The Clue
Poker count (4 letter answer)
The Answer
PAIR
Tags
Notes
The answer PAIR is seen frequently, appearing about once every 120 puzzles.
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Definition
PAIR as a noun:
1. (pair, brace) = a set of two similar things considered as a unit
2. (couple, pair, twosome, twain, brace, span, yoke, couplet, distich, duo, duet, dyad, duad) = two items of the same kind
3. two people considered as a unit
4. a poker hand with 2 cards of the same value
PAIR as a verb:
1. (pair, pair off, partner off, couple) = form a pair or pairs; "The two old friends paired off"
2. (match, mate, couple, pair, twin) = bring two objects, ideas, or people together; "This fact is coupled to the other one"; "Matchmaker, can you match my daughter with a nice young man?"; "The student was paired with a partner for collaboration on the project"
3. (pair, geminate) = occur in pairs
4. (pair, geminate) = arrange in pairs; "Pair these numbers"
5. (copulate, mate, pair, couple) = make love; "Birds mate in the Spring"