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5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, January 18, 2012 · 66-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, January 18, 2012.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 18, 2012 · 66-Across · 5 letters
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make the opening move; "Kasparov opened with a standard opening"
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