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Winning pawn having right to occupy (8)

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pleasing

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(Other definitions for pleasing that I've seen before include "Satisfying or appealing" , "agreeable - with 13d" , "Gratifying" , "making one happy" , "Delightful" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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