The Clue
Dovetailed (5 letter answer)
The Answer
MATED
Tags
Notes
The answer MATED is uncommon, appearing about once every 525 puzzles.
Related Clues
Coupled
Joined
Matched
Paired
Wed
Beat at chess
Beat Karpov
Beat Spassky
Beaten by Fischer
Became hitched
Defeated at chess
Defeated Spassky
Defeated, in a way
Won at chess
Like shoes and socks
Out of the game, in chess
Definition
MATE as a verb:
1. (copulate, mate, pair, couple) = make love; "Birds mate in the Spring"
2. (match, mate, couple, pair, twin) = bring two objects, ideas, or people together; "This fact is coupled to the other one"; "Matchmaker, can you match my daughter with a nice young man?"; "The student was paired with a partner for collaboration on the project"
3. (checkmate, mate) = place an opponent's king under an attack from which it cannot escape and thus ending the game; "Kasparov checkmated his opponent after only a few moves"
MATED as an adjective:
1. mated sexually
2. (mated, paired) = used of gloves, socks, etc.
3. of or relating to a marriage partner