I have been posting about online rummy for quite some time now and so I thought I would do a two part series on all the rummy terminology that you should be familiar with. There is a large list of terms and that is why I am breaking this series into two parts. The glossary is in alphabetical format so here goes.
Aces High: This is only applicable in games where Aces are counted using higher points values for example Q-K-A is valid but A-2-3 is not. Some of the rummy games allow aces to be treated as both high and low.

Aces Low: This term refers to aces that are counted as a 1 point value. There are some rummy games that allow aces to have both high and low values so it is wise to check what rules apply to the game you are playing.

Baiting: This term can also be known as advertising, baiting, chumming, fishing, or tempting. It is when one player discards a card with the intention of convincing the other player to discard a card of the same rank or suit. This is a strategic rummy move.

Blind Discard: A blind discard is a term that is used when a player discards a card without having any idea whether or not their opponent can make use of it. This is a very common move at the start of a rummy game.

Block: This term refers to holding back a card so that it won’t allow your component to complete their meld.

Captain: This is where one player plays against two opponents or where two players play against three or even four players.

Combination: This term refers to two cards that can become a matched set if another suitable card is added to them.

Count: This is the total number of points that are in a hand after deducting the count of the total melded cards.

Cut: This refers to cutting the cards after they have been shuffled. This is to ensure fair play and the deck is cut in two with the lower portion being placed on the top to ensure that the order of the deck is changed.

That’s it for part one of this Rummy glossary series. There are some great terms listed here and ones that you should definitely be familiar with if you want to become an expert at your game.

Until next time,

Deal Those Cards,

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