Jumped over, as a checkers piece (4)

I believe the answer is:

took

(Other definitions for took that I've seen before include "Went through" , "Seized" , "Purloined" , "Accepted; guided" , "Helped oneself to" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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