Least powerful member of the board? Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Friday, December 2, 2011 · 30-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, December 2, 2011.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 2, 2011 · 30-Across · 4 letters
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(chess) the least powerful piece; moves only forward and captures only to the side; it can be promoted to a more powerful piece if it reaches the 8th rank
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