Bishops and knights, say, in carefully planned moves Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SETPIECES Bishops and knights, say, in carefully planned moves (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Oct 24, 2022
7% BUDGE Move, say, knight up (5) The Times Cryptic Sep 19, 2025
6% KNEELS Prepares to be knighted, say (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 22, 2025
5% ARMOR Knight wear (5) Thomas Joseph Oct 25, 2025
5% SPONTANEOUS Not planned (11) Commuter Oct 24, 2025
5% INSTORE Planned (7) Thomas Joseph Oct 23, 2025
5% SIRS Knighted men (4) Newsday Oct 15, 2025
5% EXAMINE Study carefully (7) Newsday Oct 12, 2025
5% SCOUR Comb carefully (5) Newsday Oct 11, 2025
5% PRELATE Bishop, e.g. (7) Wall Street Journal Oct 11, 2025

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