What "#" means in chess notation Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Saturday, August 20, 2022 · 39-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between September 2018 and August 2022.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 20, 2022 · 39-Down · 4 letters
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a chess move constituting an inescapable and indefensible attack on the opponent's king
noun
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