Crossword roundup: do white knights belong in crosswords

Our most recent cluing competition has raised a fascinating issue of what words can properly be defined in cryptic clues. BLACK PAWN? How about WHITE KNIGHT?

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Lace up! — The Hippo — 06/09/22 by The Hippo - Issuu

Solution to Evan Birnholz's July 4 Post Magazine crossword, “It's a Start” - The Washington Post

The First Quest of The Round Table Crossword - WordMint

Santa Fe Reporter, October 18, 2023 by Santa Fe Reporter - Issuu

Rex Parker Does the NYT Crossword Puzzle: Knuckleballer Wilhelm / WED 7-29-15 / Russell of Black Widow / More than half of Israel / Breath mint in a tin / It lacks depth

Nashville Scene 8-3-23 by FW Publishing - Issuu

Witch's Pumpkin (Airdrop) - 🔥🔥 Check full Collection for other Amazing NFTs 🔥🔥 - NFTNAMA

Connect Savannah December 9, 2009 by Connect Savannah - Issuu

Radio Times 26-1st April 2022 (Digital)