THE LITTLE ONE

In which game might a player be forced into zugzwang, a position where they are at a disadvantage?

Solve the crossword, then read down the yellow squares.

The yellow shaded squares will spell out the answer.

ACROSS

1 Moggie (3) 3 Bee’s sound (3) 5 Reversal (5) 7 Hard drinker (3) 8 Lay (a table) (3)

DOWN

Carve (3) Cause mirth (5) Warmly embrace (3) Hospital department (inits) (3) 6 Go mouldy (3)