Opening Gambit Crossword Clue

There is 1 exact and 105 possible answers.

We've checked our database and believe the answer is OVERTURE which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
Check other possible answers below.

We think the answer to this crossword clue is: OVERTURE

Updated: October 15, 2023

Also try..
Crossword Archives Known Letters Finder

Best Possible Answers

			Tip: Select a length for advanced search!
Expand?		Letters	Answer	Clue
	99%	8		Exact Match!
	noun • orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio • something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows • a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others
	35%	6		Opening maneuver to gain advantage
	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
	32%	8		Without opening gambit leading in one's new goal
	noun • a cherished desire • a strong drive for success verb • have as one's ambition

Users Also Searched For These Clues...

We think you're currently doing a The Guardian Speedy crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:

Funereal fire
Excessive (praise)

Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Speedy30 Apr 2006	Across 24
This clue was last seen in the publications above.

How's It Work?

Our Data

Our database consists of millions of crossword clues, anagrams, synonyms and more. We have over 9 million crossword clues with answers, 5 million synonyms and over 10 million anagrams. We also keep track of popular crosswords such as the New York Times(NYT) with the dates and answers for your convenience.

Even if we don't have the clue in our database, we can still find the answer for you. Simply filter by number of letters and enter any characters that you know of, and our algorithm will return any matching words or phrases.

Alternatively you can use our Known Letters Finder Tool

Similar Clues

	Clue	Source
1	A gambit, strategy or tactic; or, any doings/frolic for amusement Telegraph Herculis - 21 Aug 2023	Telegraph Herculis / 21 Aug 2023
2	Opening gambit of sorts New York Times - 21 Jul 2023	New York Times / 21 Jul 2023
3	Sacrifice in a gambit chess opening New York Times Mini - 08 Sep 2018	New York Times Mini / 08 Sep 2018
4	Some gambit I learned that can be used in board game The Guardian Cryptic - 10 Jun 2013	The Guardian Cryptic / 10 Jun 2013
5	The Queen's ____ Gambit, a chess opening known for its strategic complexity
6	The ____ Gambit, a chess opening that sacrifices a pawn for quick development
7	Without opening gambit leading in one's new goal The Guardian Quiptic - 14 May 2018	The Guardian Quiptic / 14 May 2018