When checkmate is most likely to occur Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, January 14, 2020 · 12-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, January 14, 2020.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 14, 2020 · 12-Down · 7 letters
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the final stages of a chess game after most of the pieces have been removed from the board
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