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Does a straight flush beat four of a kind?

Yes. A straight flush beats four of a kind.

Straight Flush Winner

Makes a straight flush.

Four of a Kind Loses

Makes a four of a kind.

A straight flush is five cards in sequence all of one suit, and it beats four of a kind, even four aces. It is the second-best hand in poker behind only the royal flush. This clash is extremely rare and almost always ends a tournament life.

Quick tip: Straight flush beats quads. Only a royal flush is higher.

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