Gambits
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of gambit, meaning tactical opening moves or remarks designed to gain an advantage, particularly in chess or negotiation.
“The chess master employed a variety of gambits to put his opponents off balance early in the game.”
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Starts with GAM, contains B, ends with -ITS, well known from chess, no double letters
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Worth 12 points, B adds solid tile value, -S hook on GAMBIT is clean and straightforward
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