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How do you spell Gambit?

Correct spelling

gambit

Remember GAMBA (leg) - one leg, one 'b' in the middle of gambit

Why is gambit spelled this way?

From Italian gambetto, a tripping up. GAMBA (leg). A gambit trips the opponent — sacrifice offered to gain a greater advantage.

Common misspellings of gambit

gambittgambetgambitt

Example

The CEO's resignation was just an opening gambit in the merger negotiations.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell gambit?+
The correct spelling is "gambit". Remember GAMBA (leg) - one leg, one 'b' in the middle of gambit
Is it gambitt or gambit?+
The correct spelling is "gambit", not "gambitt".

Other commonly misspelled words

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