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noun • the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top • the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development • (of a standing person) the distance from head to foot • elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface | ||||||||
| 58% | 8 | Type of chess move where the king moves two squares towards the rook and the rook moves to the square next to the king | ||||||
noun • (in some countries) a military officer of highest rank • United States actor (1914-1998) • a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law • United States general and statesman who as Secretary of State organized the European Recovery Program (1880-1959) • United States jurist; as chief justice of the Supreme Court he established the principles of United States constitutional law (1755-1835) | ||||||||
| 45% | 9 | The side of the chessboard where the queen rook starts | ||||||
noun • The side of the chessboard nearest to the queen (at the opening position). | ||||||||
Where A Black Rook Starts To Gain Altitude Crossword Clue
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HEIGHT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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HEIGHT
Updated: October 14, 2023
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1 | Chess move where the king is moved two squares towards a rook and the rook moves to the square over which the king crossed. | |
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29 Jul 2008 | The Guardian Cryptic / 29 Jul 2008 |
7 | Where rook starts on the chess board
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