Chess tactic Crossword Clue

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Chess tactic Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing
2. small markers inserted into a surface to mark scores or define locations etc.
(verb)
1. to hold fast or prevent from moving
2. attach or fasten with pins

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

TACTIC (noun)
1. a plan for attaining a particular goal
CHESS (noun)
1. weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat
2. a board game for two players who move their 16 pieces according to specific rules; the object is to checkmate the opponent’s king

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20. Preserving crystals

21. Anti-clutter Kondo

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30. Top-quality

33. Ways of walking

35. Sullivan and Sheeran

38. Old as the hills

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44. Future attorney's exam, casually

46. Hokkaido honorific

47. Family rebel

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55. Petrol unit

56. Lacking zip?

58. Real Madrid shout

59. End in ___ (require overtime)

60. Item of dubious value

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Down

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