Chess piece not allowed to move backward Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PAWN Chess piece not allowed to move backward (4) New York Times Jun 5, 2023
4% MAN Chess piece (3) Thomas Joseph Feb 12, 2026
3% MEND Fix chess pieces close to board (4) The Telegraph Cryptic Mar 16, 2026
3% MATE Word with "check" for a chess match-ending move (4)
3% REVERSINGLIGHT Lamp that shows a car is moving backwards (9,5) (14) Puzzler Feb 20, 2026
3% QUEEN Royal chess piece (5) (5) Puzzler Feb 7, 2026
3% BLACK Chess piece color (5) Newsday Jan 28, 2026
3% PAWNS Chess pieces (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 19, 2026
3% ROOK Chess piece (4) The Telegraph Quick Jan 8, 2026
3% MEN Chess pieces (3) New York Times Dec 28, 2025

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