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The word of the day for 2 November, 2026:

Conservative

Adjective
Tending to play few hands and to either fold or make the minimum wager required to stay in the pot; both passive and tight.

Adverb
Conducted with a tendency to play few hands, fold easily, and avoid betting, raising, or reraising even with a strong hand.

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