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The word of the day for 4 August, 2026:

Blind

Noun
A mandatory bet made before any cards are dealt, either in addition to or instead of an ante. Most common in community card games. Different than an ante in that: (a) it counts toward the total amount a player has contributed to the pot in a given hand, and; (b) it is only required of certain players.

Noun
A player who has the responsibility of contributing the blind in a particular hand, especially the player in the big blind position.

Adverb
Done without looking at one's cards; made without the full knowledge to which a player is entitled under the rules.

Noun
A disk marking the seat or player who is required to contribute the blind.

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