Nuts

hand strength

The best possible hand at that moment.

On 9♥ 8♥ 7♥ the nut hand is J♥T♥ (straight flush). Always note the current nuts on every street.

See also

Bottom Pair
A pair using one of your hole cards and the lowest board card.
Flush
Five cards of the same suit. Beats a straight.
Full House
Three of a kind plus a pair. Beats a flush.
Kicker
The side card that breaks ties between same-rank hands.