The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word ENDGAME which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2016.
Lead-up to mating crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| ENDGAME | 100 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Lead-up to mating
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Crossword Answer definitions
ENDGAME noun- The final stage of a game of chess, when there are few pieces left.
- The final stage of a game of bridge, when there are few cards left.
- The final stage of an extended process or course of events, especially with the implication of the imminent realization of a masterful strategy or plan.
- The gameplay available in a massively multiplayer online role-playing game for players who have completed all of the preset challenges.
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