“Pawn-capturing move” crossword clue
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•••••••••ENPASSANT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ENPASSANT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Pawn-capturing move”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 8, 2026, where it runs at 48 Across and fills 9 squares. It crosses 9 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Aug 8, 2026 grid30DTower with daily calls to prayer7 ltrs›31DHit from behind7 ltrs›32DWords following a suggestion to try something7 ltrs›33DWarding (off)7 ltrs›35DPerson you practically have to drag out of a party, say6 ltrs›36DOne requesting simpler terms?6 ltrs›40DShort-lived interest5 ltrs›43DPer3 ltrs›46DFor a medium, it's easy!3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 8, 20261AFling4 ltrs›5AGarment with a loose, flowing end known as a "pallu"4 ltrs›9ALongtime airer of "The Young and the Restless"3 ltrs›12ANocturnal sounds in the woods5 ltrs›14AWaffle9 ltrs›16AWoodard with multiple Emmys5 ltrs›17AAuthor and illustrator of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar"9 ltrs›18ASlippery slope10 ltrs›
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