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noun • weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat • a board game for two players who move their 16 pieces according to specific rules; the object is to checkmate the opponent's king | ||||||||
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| 37% | 9 | Wasting time or being idle | ||||||
noun • (used only in combinations) the height or length of something in feet • a person who travels by foot • a printed note placed below the text on a printed page | ||||||||
A Foolish Expedient For Making Idle People Believe They Are Doing Something Very Clever When They Are Only Wasting Their Time Per Shaw Crossword Clue
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CHESS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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CHESS
Updated: October 11, 2023
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