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Meld (cards)

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is a set of matching cards, typically three or more, that earn a player points and/or allow them to deplete their hand. Melds typically come in sequences of ascending cards belonging to the same suit known as
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card games
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rummy family
canasta
gin
mahjong
pinochle
bezique
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Set (cards)
"Card Games: Rummy Games"
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