Chess move with a French name Crossword Clue
9 letters · New York Times · Sunday, March 24, 2024 · 16-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, March 24, 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 24, 2024 · 16-Down · 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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