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The Clue

Poker ploy (5 letter answer)

The Answer

BLUFF

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Notes

The answer BLUFF is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2400 puzzles.

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Definition

BLUFF as a noun:

1. a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
2. pretense that your position is stronger than it really is; "his bluff succeeded in getting him accepted"
3. (bluff, four flush) = the act of bluffing in poker; deception by a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards

BLUFF as a verb:

1. (bluff, bluff out) = deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand
2. frighten someone by pretending to be stronger than one really is

BLUFF as an adjective:

1. (bluff, bold, sheer) = very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front; "a bluff headland"; "where the bold chalk cliffs of England rise"; "a sheer descent of rock"
2. bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured; "a bluff but pleasant manner"; "a bluff and rugged natural leader"