Chess piece shaped like a battlement Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Monday, January 1, 2024 · 41-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, January 1, 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 1, 2024 · 41-Across · 4 letters
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(chess) the piece that can move any number of unoccupied squares in a direction parallel to the sides of the chessboard
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