gambit
noun/ˈɡæmbɪt/
Frequency rank: #11,730 most common English word
Meaning
A clever action or remark intended to gain an advantage, especially at the start of a situation.
Example sentence
The lawyer's opening gambit was to question the credibility of the main witness.
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