Gating
6 lettersverbrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The act of carrying or using a gat, a slang term for a pistol, typically used in the context of gang or underworld culture.
“The detective noted that gating was common amongst the rival factions in the area.”
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gat·ing
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Ends in the very common -ING suffix, the GA- start can be confused with the more familiar word gate
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Worth 8 points, all common tiles, -ING ending provides useful hooks for extensions
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