Full explanation — Straight
A straight is five cards in consecutive rank order (for example 6-7-8-9-T), not necessarily of the same suit. The ace plays both high (T-J-Q-K-A) and low (A-2-3-4-5, the "wheel").
What is Straight in poker?
A straight is five cards in consecutive rank order (for example 6-7-8-9-T), not necessarily of the same suit. The ace plays both high (T-J-Q-K-A) and low (A-2-3-4-5, the "wheel").
- English term: Straight
- Category: Hands
- In short: Five cards in consecutive rank, of any suits.
- The term appears at every Texas Hold'em table on ClubGG.
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In short
Straight
Five cards in consecutive rank, of any suits.
Straight
Where you meet it at the table
Straight (Straight) belongs to the Hands category and shows up in almost every hand of Texas Hold'em. If you are new, start with the poker rules and the hand rankings, then come back here. To practise risk-free you can play against our AI.
Hand ranking and tie-breakers
This page explains what Straight means. For the exact ranking position, what beats it and how ties are split, see the hand page: Straight hand ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Straight in poker?
A straight is five cards in consecutive rank order (for example 6-7-8-9-T), not necessarily of the same suit. The ace plays both high (T-J-Q-K-A) and low (A-2-3-4-5, the "wheel").
What is Straight called in English?
The English term is "Straight". It is used at every poker table in the world, including on ClubGG.
Which category does Straight belong to?
Straight belongs to the "Hands" category of our poker glossary. You can browse every term in that category on the full glossary page.