What does holdout mean in crosswords?

holdout means: the act of hiding playing cards in a gambling game so they are available for personal use later

Which crossword clues can have holdout as the answer?

Possible clues for holdout include "Stubborn resister", "Stubborn negotiator".

Word entry · 7 letters

Best crossword clue

"Stubborn resister"

7 letters · collected on this word page

7 lettersPronunciation /ˈhoʊldˌaʊt/Part of speech nounSorted dhlootuStarts with HEnds with T2 cluesCommon crossword word

1H2O3L4D5O6U7T

the act of hiding playing cards in a gambling game so they are available for personal use later

Deverbal from hold out.

“If Facebook chooses to remain a holdout, it will not be as the head of a countercoalition but as a cranky recluse.”
“He is probably working a vest or sleeve hold-out. Some clumsy or audacious sharpers will go so far as to hold out cards in their lap, or stick them in a "bug" under the table.”

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01“Stubborn resister”7 letters

02“Stubborn negotiator”7 letters

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