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What is J in Cards?

Published in Card Games 1 min read

In a standard deck of playing cards, J stands for Jack.

The Jack is a face card, meaning it has a picture on it, and is worth 10 points in most card games.

Here are some additional details about the Jack in cards:

  • Appearance: Each suit (hearts, diamonds, clubs, spades) has a Jack card with a unique picture.
  • Value: While typically worth 10 points, some games may assign different values to the Jack.
  • Significance: Jacks can be important in certain card games, contributing to strategies and scoring.

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