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GAMBITS

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun

G 2/3
A 1/1
M 3/4
B 3/4
I 1/1
T 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of GAMBITS

noun

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."

noun

Any ploy or stratagem.

"Their promise to lower taxes is clearly an election-year gambit."

noun

A remark intended to open a conversation.

Examples of GAMBITS in a Sentence

  • "Her clever gambit gave her an advantage."
  • "Their promise to lower taxes is clearly an election-year gambit."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
15
points

Is GAMBITS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, GAMBITS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of GAMBITS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.

Letter Values for GAMBITS

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter gambits Total
Scrabble 2133111 12
WWF 3144111 15

Anagrams of GAMBITS

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in GAMBITS

100 words from the letters in GAMBITS

7-letter words

How to Use GAMBITS in Word Games

GAMBITS is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since GAMBITS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble GAMBITS to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About GAMBITS

What does GAMBITS mean?
GAMBITS is a noun. An opening in chess, in which a minor piece or a pawn is sacrificed to gain an advantage.
Is GAMBITS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GAMBITS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is GAMBITS worth in Scrabble?
GAMBITS is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from GAMBITS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in GAMBITS. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of GAMBITS?
The anagrams of GAMBITS (words using the exact same letters) are: GAMBIST. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.