Final stage of a chess match Crossword Clue

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Final stage of a chess match Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. the final stages of a chess game after most of the pieces have been removed from the board
2. the final stages of an extended process of negotiation

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

FINAL (adjective)
1. not to be altered or undone
2. occurring at or forming an end or termination
FINAL (noun)
1. an examination administered at the end of an academic term
2. the final match between the winners of all previous matches in an elimination tournament
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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