Corner pieces in chess Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, October 4, 2021 · 21-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between May 2009 and October 2021.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 4, 2021 · 21-Across · 5 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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