Dated lover allowing no room to move Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Dated lover allowing no room to move" leads us to the answer "STALEMATE" for several reasons:

1. Dated lover: The term "dated" implies something old or out of fashion, suggesting a relationship that is no longer current or relevant. In chess, the idea of a stalemate occurs when one player's king is not under attack but cannot make any legal moves.
2. Allowing no room to move: A stalemate in chess describes a situation where one player is not in checkmate but has no legal moves left. The opposing player has effectively blocked any possible moves, leading to a deadlock or standstill in the game.

This answer perfectly fits the clues provided, highlighting the static nature of a stalemate where despite being in a challenging or restricted position, one is not in immediate danger of losing. The connection between the clue and answer demonstrates the clever and nuanced wordplay often found in crossword puzzles.

Definition of "STALEMATE"

a position counting as a draw, in which a player is not in check but cannot move except into check

Example :

last time I played him it ended up in stalemate

the war had again reached stalemate

the group played a key role in stalemating the negotiations

 The Crossword clue "Dated lover allowing no room to move" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Guardian Quiptic	20 May 2019	STALEMATE