Octet on a chessboard Crossword Clue

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Octet on a chessboard Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

CHESSBOARD (noun)
1. a checkerboard used to play chess
OCTET (noun)
1. eight performers or singers who perform together
2. a musical composition written for eight performers

Hint 2: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
KARNS

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35. Rounded, in a way

36. Jazz form

39. Botanical bristles

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45. Pooped

49. Completely at ease

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Down

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