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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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Battle Of Wits 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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| New York Times12 Dec 1998 | Down 53 | |
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