Any chess move in which one gives up a piece, informally Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SAC Any chess move in which one gives up a piece, informally (3) New York Times Jun 2, 2023
7% PAWN Chess piece (4) Commuter Jan 24, 2026
7% PAWNS Chess pieces (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 19, 2026
7% MAN Chess piece (3) Eugene Sheffer Jan 15, 2026
7% ROOK Chess piece (4) The Telegraph Quick Jan 8, 2026
7% MEN Chess pieces (3) New York Times Dec 28, 2025
6% BLACK Chess piece color (5) Newsday Jan 28, 2026
6% CEDES Gives up (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 28, 2026
6% CEDE Give up (4) The Telegraph Quick Jan 27, 2026
6% FORFEIT Give up (7) The Telegraph Quick Jan 26, 2026

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