The Clue
Checkers, in Cheshire (8 letter answer)
The Answer
DRAUGHTS
Tags
Notes
The answer DRAUGHTS is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
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Londoner's game of checkers
Definition
DRAUGHTS as a noun:
1. (checkers, draughts) = a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces
DRAUGHT as a noun:
1. (draft, draught, potation, tipple) = a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg; "they served beer on draft"
2. (gulp, draft, draught, swig) = a large and hurried swallow; "he finished it at a single gulp"
3. (draft, draught) = a current of air (usually coming into a room or vehicle)
4. (draft, draught) = the depth of a vessel's keel below the surface (especially when loaded)
5. (draft, draught) = a dose of liquid medicine; "he took a sleeping draft"
6. (draft, draught, drawing) = the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling
DRAUGHT as a verb:
1. (blueprint, draft, draught) = make a blueprint of