Panicky state playing chess - try to capture one (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HYSTERICS Panicky state playing chess - try to capture one (9) (9) The Guardian Cryptic Jun 20, 2025
5% RECORD Capture, in a way (6) New York Times Jan 31, 2026
5% ENGAGE Capture, as one's attention (6)
5% ELUDE Avoid, as capture (5) New York Times Jan 28, 2026
5% PAWN Chess piece (4) Commuter Jan 24, 2026
5% TOOK Captured (4) New York Times Jan 21, 2026
5% PAWNS Chess pieces (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 19, 2026
5% TONY Best Play, for one (4) LA Times Daily Jan 18, 2026
5% RETAKEN Captured anew (7) Thomas Joseph Jan 17, 2026
5% NAB Capture, as a suspect (3)

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