Bishop, for one, whose position is determined by rank and file Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CHESSMAN Bishop, for one, whose position is determined by rank and file (8) The Times Quick Cryptic Jan 2, 2024
5% ORIENTATE Determine your position with reference to another point (9) (9) Puzzler Jan 10, 2026
5% RASP File (4) The Telegraph Quick Jan 9, 2026
5% FORENSIC "___ Files" (8) TV Jan 4, 2026
5% EXALT Elevate in rank or position (5) The Times Concise Oct 11, 2025
5% SERVICEMAN One of the rank and file. (10)
4% CPA Filing pro (3) New York Times Jan 11, 2026
4% RATE Assign a ranking to (4) Commuter Jan 10, 2026
4% DEMOTE Reduce in rank (6) Newsday Dec 31, 2025
4% EARL Rank of nobility (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 31, 2025

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