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Sixteen Pieces On A Chessboard Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 163 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
PAWNS which was last seen in the New York Times Mini crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PAWNS
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PAWNS" which means:
- 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
An example sentence would be:
- • "He sacrificed his pawns to gain a strategic advantage."
- • "The pawns are the weakest pieces in chess."
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