GAMBIT
/ˈɡæmbɪt/
6-letter word · 11 Scrabble points · 14 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of GAMBIT
noun
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An opening in chess, in which a minor piece or a pawn is sacrificed to gain an advantage.
"Her clever gambit gave her an advantage."
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Any ploy or stratagem.
"Their promise to lower taxes is clearly an election-year gambit."
verb
- To sacrifice (a pawn or minor piece) to gain an advantage.
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About the word GAMBIT
Is "GAMBIT" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "GAMBIT" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "GAMBIT" worth?
In Scrabble, "GAMBIT" is worth 11 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 14 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 33.
What does "GAMBIT" mean?
An opening in chess, in which a minor piece or a pawn is sacrificed to gain an advantage.
Does "GAMBIT" have any anagrams?
No, "GAMBIT" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.