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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 53% | 8 | Type of chess move where the king moves two squares towards the rook and the rook moves to the square next to the king | |
3 | 35% | 6 | Make certain of result by capturing rook | |
Blocks Forces Capturing A Rook Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "PARRIES" which means:
- noun
- • (fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword
- • A return punch (especially by a boxer) verb
- • Impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
- • Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
An example sentence would be:
- • "He expertly parries his opponent's thrust."
- • "She parries the sword with her own."
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