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4 letters · New York Times · Saturday, September 21, 2024 · 35-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, September 21, 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 21, 2024 · 35-Down · 4 letters
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place an opponent's king under an attack from which it cannot escape and thus ending the game; "Kasparov checkmated his opponent after only a few moves"
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