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Time

The average number of rolls or pips (2) that can be played without having to make a major concession, such as leaving a blot, breaking a key point, or burying a checker. See post by Marty Storer.

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Anchor

A point (1) occupied by two or more of your checkers in the opponent's home board.

Occupied point in backgammon

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