Powerful piece Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, August 15, 2008 · 14-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between January 2008 and August 2008.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 15, 2008 · 14-Down · 5 letters
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(chess) the most powerful piece
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