#, in chess notation Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Saturday, May 25, 2019 · 6-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, May 25, 2019.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 25, 2019 · 6-Down · 4 letters
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a chess move constituting an inescapable and indefensible attack on the opponent's king
noun
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