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4 letters · New York Times · Friday, May 7, 2004 · 24-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, May 7, 2004.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 7, 2004 · 24-Across · 4 letters
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place an opponent's king under an attack from which it cannot escape and thus ending the game; "Kasparov checkmated his opponent after only a few moves"
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