Crossword answer
GAMBIT
6 letters · Used for 12 different clues · 14 appearances · Last seen Daily Express, July 24, 2026
Letter pattern
GAMBIT
Clues that lead to GAMBIT
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Opening move6Daily ExpressJul 24, 2026
Does it provide good scope at chess?6Evening StandardApr 8, 2026
In chess, an opening move in which a chessman is sacrificed to secure an advantageous position6The IndependentDec 27, 2025
Chess opening6New York TimesMay 11, 2025
A cleverly playful start6Evening StandardMar 3, 2025
Clever move6NewsdayFeb 15, 2025
Golf range's risky move6The IndependentDec 10, 2024
Willing to finish early — scrap strategic move6The IndependentFeb 6, 2024
Chess term6Evening StandardDec 19, 2023
"The Queen's ___," miniseries set in the 1950s based on a fictional chess prodigy6Daily ThemedOct 11, 2023
Chess ploy6Eugene ShefferDec 27, 2022
Opening in chess6Evening StandardNov 7, 2022
About GAMBIT in crosswords
GAMBIT is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 14 times in our database across 12 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Opening move” in the Daily Express crossword on July 24, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
NILGAIThe large Indian antelope Boselaphus tragocamelus
POODLENational dog of France
PANERAChain with bread bowls
AWRATS"Gosh darn it!"
PAGODAMulti-story temple
ORRERYA mechanical model of the solar system
SALAAMA Muslim form of salutation consisting of a deep bow with the right palm on the forehead
MULISHStubborn
HOTPOTPho tot spilt is a kind of stew (3,3)
OCELOTWild cat native to the Americas (6)
MALLETHammer
STATEDSaid
EPILOGNovel wrap-up
REAPEDBecame the beneficiary of
Every appearance of GAMBIT (14)
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Jul 24, 2026
Opening move · Daily Express · 12 Across
Apr 8, 2026
Does it provide good scope at chess? · Evening Standard · 9 Down
Dec 27, 2025
In chess, an opening move in which a chessman is sacrificed to secure an advantageous position · The Independent · 6 Down
May 11, 2025
Chess opening · New York Times · 76 Down
Mar 3, 2025
A cleverly playful start · Evening Standard · 1 Across
Feb 15, 2025
Clever move · Newsday · Across
Dec 10, 2024
Golf range's risky move · The Independent · 20 Down
Feb 6, 2024
Willing to finish early — scrap strategic move · The Independent · 21 Down
Dec 19, 2023
Chess term · Evening Standard · 1 Down
Oct 11, 2023
"The Queen's ___," miniseries set in the 1950s based on a fictional chess prodigy · Daily Themed · 21 Across
Dec 27, 2022
Chess ploy · Eugene Sheffer · 37 Down
Nov 7, 2022
Opening in chess · Evening Standard · 9 Down
Jan 7, 2021
Does it provide good scope at chess? · Evening Standard · 9 Down
Nov 28, 2018
A cleverly playful start · Evening Standard · 1 Across