The Clue
Game with 12 wild cards (7 letter answer)
The Answer
CANASTA
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Notes
The answer CANASTA is uncommon, appearing about once every 450 puzzles.
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Definition
CANASTA as a noun:
1. (canasta, basket rummy, meld) = a form of rummy using two decks of cards and four jokers; jokers and deuces are wild; the object is to form groups of the same rank