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Rook Mouldy Thing With Loathsome Wings Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 131 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
CASTLE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CASTLE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "CASTLE" which means:
- noun
- • A large and stately mansion
- • A large building formerly occupied by a ruler and fortified against attack
- • (chess) the piece that can move any number of unoccupied squares in a direction parallel to the sides of the chessboard
- • Interchanging the positions of the king and a rook verb
- • Move the king two squares toward a rook and in the same move the rook to the square next past the king
An example sentence would be:
- • "The castle stood tall on top of the hill."
- • "We visited the historic castle on our trip to england."
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Clue Last Found In...
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| The Guardian Cryptic11 May 2021 | Down 20 | |
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