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| 99% | 11 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • the blow that kills (usually mercifully) | ||||
| 28% | 5 | The objective is to checkmate the opponent's king | ||
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 | ||||
| 28% | 11 | To counter or checkmate | ||
verb • compensate for or counterbalance • oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions | ||||
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| New York Times26 Apr 1977 | Across 53 | |
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