Punishes Spassky's initial moves capturing knight Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SANCTIONS Punishes Spassky's initial moves capturing knight (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Mar 12, 2026
6% CHECKMATE Spassky's goal * (9) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Mar 8, 2026
5% ATFIRST Initially moving fast, it's about right (2,5) (7) Puzzler Cryptic May 30, 2026
5% RETOOK Captured again (6) Commuter May 29, 2026
5% SAWN Cut it with knight (4) The Telegraph Toughie May 29, 2026
5% TIMEOUTS Toddler's punishments (8) Commuter May 26, 2026
5% PENAL Relating to punishment (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 25, 2026
5% ANTIHERO Marvel's Punisher, for one (8) LA Times Daily May 24, 2026
5% QUEST Knight's pursuit (5) Eugene Sheffer May 22, 2026
5% SIR Knight's address (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 22, 2026

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