Gimmick
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A hidden snag or complication that is not immediately apparent, often undermining an apparently attractive proposition.
“The offer seemed generous at first glance, but she suspected there was a gimmick somewhere in the small print.”
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gim·mick
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Wordle
GIMMICK ends in -CK and has double M, the -ICK ending is shared with trick and stick
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Scrabble
G(2)+I(1)+M(3)+M(3)+I(1)+C(3)+K(5)=18 points, M, C, and K make this one of the better seven-letter scoring options
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