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1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 32% | 11 | Comedian who said: 'Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle.' | |
3 | 26% | 4 | Advanced one good reason for sacrifice | |
Game Sacrifice Of Good Compass Crossword Clue
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "GAMBIT" which means:
- noun
- • An opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker
- • A maneuver in a game or conversation
- • A chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position verb
- • To sacrifice (a pawn or minor piece) to gain an advantage.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He opened the chess match with a daring gambit."
- • "Her resignation was a strategic gambit to gain public support."
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The Guardian Cryptic01 Jul 2014 | Across 15 | |
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