Which definition fits the term "straight"?

• A. Cards are in sequential order
• B. Cards of the same suit and different nominal
• C. Cards with the same nominal
• D. Cards of different suits in a sequence

Answer: (A)

The definition of "straight" in card games refers to a hand in which the cards are in sequential order, regardless of their suits. This means that the cards can be of any suit, but they must follow a consecutive ranking, such as 5-6-7-8-9 or 10-J-Q-K-A. This characteristic of being sequential is what differentiates a straight from other terms used in card games.

The other definitions relate to different types of hands: a flush consists of cards of the same suit but different ranks; a four-of-a-kind or a pair refers to cards with the same nominal value; and a straight flush combines the attributes of both a straight and a flush. However, for the specific term "straight," the correct interpretation is the one describing cards arranged in sequential order.