Chess piece whose name is derived from the Persian for "chariot" Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Sunday, May 8, 2022 · 21-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, May 8, 2022.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 8, 2022 · 21-Down · 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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