Move That Shortens The Game A Little Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is GAMBIT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: GAMBIT

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	6		Exact Match!
2	27%	11		One who shortens words or phrases
3	27%	8		One who shortens a book or play

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "GAMBIT" which means:

noun

• An opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker
• A maneuver in a game or conversation
• A chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position

verb

• To sacrifice (a pawn or minor piece) to gain an advantage.

An example sentence would be:

• "He opened the chess match with a daring gambit."
• "Her resignation was a strategic gambit to gain public support."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Cryptic05 Aug 2002	Down 20
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