Chess piece that can be promoted Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, September 3, 2025 · 31-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 3, 2025 · 31-Across · 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
noun
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