Chess piece not allowed to move backward Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Monday, June 5, 2023 · 50-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, June 5, 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 5, 2023 · 50-Down · 4 letters
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(chess) the least powerful piece; moves only forward and captures only to the side; it can be promoted to a more powerful piece if it reaches the 8th rank
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