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What Is Straight Flush in Poker?

Five consecutive cards of the same suit.

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What it means

It outranks four of a kind; a royal flush is its highest form.

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A practical example

5♥ 6♥ 7♥ 8♥ 9♥ is a nine-high straight flush.

Where you will hear it

Texas Hold’em, Omaha where applicable. The exact usage can vary with rules and context.

Related concepts

Four of a KindFour cards of the same rank plus a kicker.Explore ↗Royal FlushThe ace-high straight flush: ten through ace in one suit.Explore ↗Full HouseThree cards of one rank and two of another.Explore ↗Top PairA pair made with the highest-ranking card on the board.Explore ↗FlushFive cards of the same suit that are not consecutive as a straight flush.Explore ↗

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Published 2026-10-15 · Updated 2026-10-15 · Flawless Poker Cosmic Codex