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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% | 5 | It involves moves like castling and en passant | ||||||
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 | ||||||||
| 39% | 6 | A chess piece that can capture en passant | ||||||
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They Can Be Taken En Passant Crossword Clue
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PAWNS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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PAWNS
Updated: October 11, 2023
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