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gambit

noun

a chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position

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Word length
6
Starts with
G
Ends with
T
Contains
AM
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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ˈɡæmbɪt

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noun

  1. a chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position

noun

  1. a maneuver in a game or conversation

noun

  1. an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker

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