Starter on square a1, h1, a8 or h8 Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Saturday, October 24, 2015 · 52-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, October 24, 2015.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 24, 2015 · 52-Across · 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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