Board runner Crossword Clue

Today's (7 February 2018) crossword provided to us by New York Times and the clue is "Board runner".
The right answer or rather the best answer listed below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue for today's crossword puzzle is "Board runner," and the answer is "CHAIR."

There are several reasons why this clue has this answer:

1. Board: The word "board" in the clue refers to a flat piece of material, usually rectangular, and can be associated with objects like a plank, a table, or a desk.
2. Runner: The word "runner" in this context can imply someone or something that moves across a surface. It can be related to a person running, a cloth runner on a table, or even a chair moving on a floor.
3. Connection: Combining the meanings of "board" and "runner," we can interpret that the answer, "CHAIR," fits the clue. A chair is an object often made of a flat rectangular board or several boards combined, and it can be moved or run across a surface easily.

Considering these points, the clue "Board runner" points to the answer "CHAIR" as it corresponds to an item made of a flat surface (board) that can be moved or run on the floor (runner).

Definition of "CHAIR"

a separate seat for one person, typically with a back and four legs.

Example :

she's the chair of a research committee

he was due to step down after a three-year stint in the chair

he held a chair in physics

 The Crossword clue "Board runner" published 2 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
New York Times	7 February 2018	CHAIR
L.A. Times Daily	1 August 2008	CHAIR