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Is GAMBIT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, GAMBIT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GAMBIT mean?

  1. noun

    an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker

  2. noun

    a maneuver in a game or conversation

  3. noun

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

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

11

Scrabble

14

Words With Friends

6

Letters

G (2) + A (1) + M (3) + B (3) + I (1) + T (1) = 11 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for GAMBIT

Single letters that turn GAMBIT into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Words you can make from GAMBIT

The 40 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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