Piece that may be attacked by la dame or le cavalier crossword clue
27 Across · WSJ Crossword, October 2, 2026 · 3 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Piece that may be attacked by la dame or le cavalier” is ROI. It appears as 27 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of October 2, 2026, a Friday puzzle titled “In the Pits” by Mike Shenk, and it fills 3 squares running left to right from row 4, column 8 of the 21×21 grid.
The clue is a straightforward definition, so the answer is a direct synonym or a factual match for the words as written. The entry begins with R and ends with I, and contains 2 vowels and 1 consonant. If you are working from the crossings, two or three confirmed letters from the Down entries should be enough to lock it in. Friday puzzles are the Journal’s contest crosswords with a hidden meta answer, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer ROI:
- Versailles VIPMay 9, 2026