One in position on board to help mate, perhaps Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CHESSMAN One in position on board to help mate, perhaps (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Dec 27, 2015
6% PALS Mates (4) New York Times Apr 3, 2026
5% PUT Positioned (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 8, 2026
5% ACE One at a blackjack table, perhaps (3) Universal Apr 8, 2026
5% MARE Stallion's mate (4)
5% HEN Rooster's mate (3) Wall Street Journal Apr 7, 2026
5% AID Help (3) The Times Sunday Concise Apr 5, 2026
5% DIETITIAN One helping count calories, maybe (9) New York Times Midi Apr 5, 2026
5% ACTED Trod the boards (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 5, 2026
5% RAM Ewe's mate (3)

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