Unit of exposed leg in an old pinup? (6)

I believe the answer is:

gambit

(Other definitions for gambit that I've seen before include "Opening comment" , "play involving sacrifice" , "Initial move found in bag, Tim" , "first move" , "Opening ploy in chess" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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