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Blocker

A card in your hand that reduces the combinations of certain hands your opponent can hold.

Level 4

Also: blockers, card removal

Holding the A♠ on a board with three spades means your opponent can’t have the nut flush. Blockers help you choose which hands to bluff with and which to call with.

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