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Back off game piece as an opening move (6) Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | GAMBIT Back off game piece as an opening move (6) | (6) | ||
| 8% | RESETS Moves back to zero | (6) | LA Times Daily | Feb 22, 2026 |
| 8% | TILE Game piece in Rummikub | (4) | New York Times | Feb 15, 2026 |
| 8% | AMBIT Range of opening move, but not opening! (5) | (5) | Puzzler Cryptic | Feb 6, 2026 |
| 8% | SEESAW Move back and forth | (6) | LA Times Daily | Jan 7, 2026 |
| 8% | RECEDE Move back | (6) | Newsday | Dec 28, 2025 |
| 7% | ADAGIOS Slow pieces later, with a grand opening | (7) | The Telegraph Toughie | Feb 6, 2026 |
| 7% | SHYAWAY Back off (from) | (7) | New York Times | Jan 7, 2026 |
| 7% | CHESS Game with royal pieces | (5) | The Telegraph Quick | Dec 28, 2025 |
| 7% | PEG Piece in the game Battleship | (3) | New York Times | Dec 19, 2025 |
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