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Pieces That Are Typically Sacrificed In Gambits Crossword Clue

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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

39%10 Mischievous gambits
noun

• inappropriate playfulness

39%10 Speculative gambits
noun

• a risky and uncertain venture

• playing craps

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