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Blocks forces capturing a rook Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Blocks forces capturing a rook last seen in Telegraph Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is PARRIES.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | PARRIES Blocks forces capturing a rook | (7) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Feb 16, 2023 |
| 3% | NAB Capture | (3) | USA Today | Sep 29, 2026 |
| 3% | CAW Cry of a rook or crow | (3) | The Telegraph Quick | Sep 29, 2026 |
| 3% | DAMUP Block | (5) | LA Times Daily | Sep 27, 2026 |
| 3% | SEIZE Capture | (5) | The Telegraph Quick | Sep 21, 2026 |
| 3% | YEARBOOK Publication of article on playing chess - essentially rook captures bishop | (8) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Sep 4, 2026 |
| 3% | PIECE Rook or bishop | (5) | Wall Street Journal | Sep 1, 2026 |
| 3% | NABS Captures | (4) | LA Times Daily | Aug 16, 2026 |
| 3% | NET Capture | (3) | Thomas Joseph | Aug 4, 2026 |
| 3% | BIRD Attempt to capture rook, a feathered creature (4) | (4) | The Sun Two Speed | Jul 16, 2026 |
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