Wheel

hand strength

The lowest possible straight: A-2-3-4-5.

Counts the ace as low. Easy to miss when reading boards quickly — always check whether the ace plays low for a straight.

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.