Choosing a discard

After drawing, discard the card that leaves you the least deadwood. Practise with real hands, and learn why high loose cards go first. How Gin Rummy works · lesson 4 of 5.

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You’ve drawn the 2 of spades. You have 11 cards; discard one.

Try it: Discard the card that leaves the least deadwood.

You have a set of queens and a run of clubs.

Try it: Discard the card that leaves the least deadwood.

Discard the card that leaves you the least deadwood.

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