Game in which pieces can be forked Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, August 20, 2014 · 10-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, August 20, 2014.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 20, 2014 · 10-Down · 5 letters
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a board game for two players who move their 16 pieces according to specific rules; the object is to checkmate the opponent's king
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