Pawns or knights for corners? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SETPIECES Pawns or knights for corners? (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Aug 21, 2020
6% NOOKS Cozy corners (5) New York Times Dec 2, 2025
6% UPA -- tree (cornered) (3) Thomas Joseph Dec 2, 2025
6% DAMES Knights' counterparts (5) Universal Dec 2, 2025
6% SIR Knight's title (3)
6% STEED Knight's horse (5) USA Today Nov 24, 2025
6% BASE Corner of a diamond (4) New York Times Nov 23, 2025
6% PIN Pawn surrounded by chess attack (3) The Times Quick Cryptic Nov 19, 2025
6% ESC Corner key (3) New York Times Nov 16, 2025
6% BASES Diamond corners (5) Thomas Joseph Nov 14, 2025

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