The Clue
21 in two cards (9 letter answer)
The Answer
BLACKJACK
Tags
Notes
The answer BLACKJACK is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2400 puzzles.
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Definition
BLACKJACK as a noun:
1. (blackjack oak, blackjack, jack oak, Quercus marilandica) = a common scrubby deciduous tree of central and southeastern United States having dark bark and broad three-lobed (club-shaped) leaves; tends to form dense thickets
2. (blackjack, cosh, sap) = a piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people
3. (black flag, pirate flag, Jolly Roger, blackjack) = a flag usually bearing a white skull and crossbones on a black background; indicates a pirate ship
4. (blackjack, twenty-one, vingt-et-un) = a gambling game using cards; the object is to hold cards having a higher count than those dealt to the bank up to but not exceeding 21
BLACKJACK as a verb:
1. (blackmail, blackjack, pressure) = exert pressure on someone through threats