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The Clue
Early form of bridge (5 letter answer)
The Answer
WHIST
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Notes
The answer WHIST is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 850 puzzles.
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Definition
WHIST as a noun:
1. (whist, long whist, short whist) = a card game for four players who form two partnerships; a pack of 52 cards is dealt and each side scores one point for each trick it takes in excess of six