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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 | ||||||||
| 33% | 5 | Their moves are limited during the initial moves | ||||||
noun • an article deposited as security • a person used by another to gain an end • (chess) the least powerful piece; moves only forward and captures only to the side; it can be promoted to a more powerful piece if it reaches the 8th rank • borrowing and leaving an article as security for repayment of the loan verb • leave as a guarantee in return for money | ||||||||
| 33% | 5 | Battle of wits | ||||||
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 | ||||||||
Initial Moves In A Battle Of Wits Crossword Clue
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GAMBITS which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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GAMBITS
Updated: October 13, 2023
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