Chess maneuver with a French name Crossword Clue
9 letters · New York Times · Friday, May 1, 2020 · 26-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, May 1, 2020.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 1, 2020 · 26-Across · 9 letters
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(chess) a chess pawn that is moved two squares can be captured by an opponent's pawn commanding the square that was passed
noun
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