One that can only go straight Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Saturday, July 15, 2017 · 34-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, July 15, 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 15, 2017 · 34-Down · 4 letters
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(chess) the piece that can move any number of unoccupied squares in a direction parallel to the sides of the chessboard
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