What does directmate mean in crosswords?

directmate means: A type of problem where White, moving first, is required to checkmate Black in a specified number of moves against any defence.

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directmate

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10 lettersPart of speech nounSorted acdeeimrttStarts with DEnds with E0 clues

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A type of problem where White, moving first, is required to checkmate Black in a specified number of moves against any defence.

From direct + mate.

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