01 Word definition

gambit

6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants

Is GAMBIT a word?

Yes. GAMBIT is a 6-letter noun. an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell GAMBIT?

G-A-M-B-I-T

GAMBIT contains 6 letters, begins with G, and ends with T.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

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

2noun

  1. a maneuver in a game or conversation

Synonyms
ploystratagem
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score11points
Words With Friends14points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is GAMBIT spelled?

G1A2M3B4I5T6
Starts withGAMFirst 3 letters
Ends withBITLast 3 letters
Unique letters6No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

Can you play GAMBIT?

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Base tile value: 11 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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Base tile value: 14 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.

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About GAMBIT.

How do you spell GAMBIT?

GAMBIT is spelled G-A-M-B-I-T. It contains 6 letters.