Nut flush
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Basic Definition
A nut flush refers to the strongest possible flush at that point in the game. It is a hand that beats any other potential flush that other players might have.
Specific Situation
- With a board of
and a hand of 
, this flush is the strongest flush (nut flush). - With a board of
and a hand of 
, you have completed the nut flush in hearts.
Important Information
- When you have a nut flush, it's usually a very strong hand, so you often bet aggressively. However, depending on the board, you also need to consider the possibility that your opponent might have a full house or four of a kind.
- A nut flush refers to the strongest possible flush at that point, but caution is needed because even a nut flush can lose if the board is paired, for example.
Examples of Term Usage
"I completed a nut flush on the turn, so I want to go all-in on the river."