Moves pawn to e4, e.g. Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, July 15, 2026 · 51-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 15, 2026 · 51-Across · 5 letters
OPENS0 of 5 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
make the opening move; "Kasparov opened with a standard opening"
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