Cryptic crossword clue
Takes right away as a friend’s bamboozled in chess game 15

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 15 letter word DISENFRANCHISES

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The straight part
We know that "Takes right away" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case takes right away = disenfranchises.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does DISENFRANCHISES mean?

DISENFRANCHISES verb
  1. To deprive someone of a franchise, generally their right to vote

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