Does a straight beat two pair?

Q: Does a straight beat two pair?

Yes. A straight beats two pair. A straight is five cards in sequence and ranks well above two pair. Even the highest two pair, aces and kings, loses to any straight. Two pair is a frequent trap hand because it feels strong but is beaten by straights, flushes, and everything above them.

Yes. A straight beats two pair.

Straight Winner

Makes a straight.

Two Pair Loses

Makes a two pair.

A straight is five cards in sequence and ranks well above two pair. Even the highest two pair, aces and kings, loses to any straight. Two pair is a frequent trap hand because it feels strong but is beaten by straights, flushes, and everything above them.

Quick tip: Any straight beats any two pair.

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