Successful chess players holding ultimate of titles? (7)
I believe the answer is:
masters
This might be a double definition.
'successful chess players' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'ultimate of titles?' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are verbs in their -s form, I cannot see how they can define each other.
'holding' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for masters that I've seen before include "Male teachers" , "Higher degree" , "competition today" , "Boys" , "Could be checkers" .)