59 Across

NYT Daily • August 10, 2025

Corner piece

Answer:

ROOK

Hint:

This chess piece moves in straight lines and starts in the corners.

Explanation:

The clue "Corner piece" hints at a chess term, as rooks are the pieces placed in the corners of the board at the start of a game. It could also play on the word "rook" meaning a type of bird, but in this context, the chess reference is the most straightforward. The answer "ROOK" fits neatly as a four-letter word for a corner piece in chess.

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