Answer: bishops

AnswerCrossword Clue
BISHOPS

Pieces on a board

BISHOPS

They begin next to royalty

BISHOPS

Chessmen that move diagonally

BISHOPS
Third-tallest pieces, at times
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Chess pieces that move only diagonally
BISHOPSSee people
BISHOPSChess pieces.
BISHOPSChessman.
BISHOPSDelegates to Vatican II.
BISHOPSChess pieces
BISHOPSPrelates
BISHOPSReligious men who move diagonally?
BISHOPSMen staying on one color
BISHOPSKnights' neighbors
BISHOPSSome chess pieces
BISHOPSThey always proceed in a biased way