According to legend, he was killed playing poker while holding a pair of aces and eights -- the "dead man's hand" (3 wds.) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% WILDBILLHICKOK According to legend, he was killed playing poker while holding a pair of aces and eights -- the "dead man's hand" (3 wds.) (14)
59% TEXASHOLDEM Poker variety: 3 wds. (11) Commuter Aug 14, 2025
55% ACES Highest poker pair (4) USA Today Aug 24, 2025
55% ONEPAIR So-so poker hand: 2 wds. (7) Commuter Aug 23, 2025
55% OBI Disrobing while holding sash (3) (3) Puzzler Cryptic Aug 22, 2025
55% ADAM According to the Bible, he was the first man (4)
55% BYTHEBOOK According to the rules (3 wds.) (9)
53% ANTE Payment for a poker hand (4)
53% KIND "Three of a ___" (poker hand) (4)
53% ANTED Paid for a poker hand (5) Newsday Aug 25, 2025
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