Straight

Five ranks in a row, in mixed suits. The Ace can play high (10-J-Q-K-A) or low (A-2-3-4-5).

Example

9♣ 8♦ 7♥ 6♠ 5♦ is a Nine-high straight.

Also written: straights.

Related

• wheel The lowest straight, A-2-3-4-5, with the Ace playing low.
• straight flush Five ranks in a row, all in one suit.
• OESD Open-ended straight draw: four ranks in a row that a card at either end completes, 8 outs.
• gutshot A straight draw missing one rank in the middle. It has 4 outs.

Practise it in 5 minutes The ten hands, part 2, a short free lesson.

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