Daily Themed Crossword Answers

Mikhail ___, chess legend

Margaret Halloran
Senior Crossword Editor·
3 letters56 AcrossLast seen January 3, 2026

If you're working on the Daily Themed Crossword for January 3, 2026 and got stuck on the clue “Mikhail ___, chess legend”, you're in the right place. Below is the verified answer, plus context about the clue and links to every other clue from the same puzzle.

Answer

56T
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3 lettersAcross

About this clue

The clue “Mikhail ___, chess legend” was published in the Daily Themed Crossword on January 3, 2026, where it appeared as 56 Across. The solution is TAL — a 3-letter word that fits the 3-square across entry in the grid.

Daily Themed Crossword is a puzzle game by PlaySimple Games, available on iOS and Android. Each daily puzzle has a unifying theme that ties several of the longer clues together, and is sized 13×13 for the standard Themed edition.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to "Mikhail ___, chess legend" in Daily Themed Crossword?
The answer is TAL, a 3-letter word that appeared as 56 Across in the puzzle dated January 3, 2026.
How many letters does the answer to "Mikhail ___, chess legend" have?
The answer has 3 letters: TAL.
When did the clue "Mikhail ___, chess legend" appear in Daily Themed Crossword?
This clue most recently appeared on January 3, 2026.
Where can I find the full solution to the January 3, 2026 Daily Themed Crossword?
You can find the complete solved grid and every answer at our puzzle page for January 3, 2026.
About Margaret Halloran
Senior Crossword Editor

Twelve years editing daily puzzle solutions. Themed crosswords, wordplay, and the occasional cryptic.

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