Poker glossary: W
4 poker terms starting with W. Each entry has a clear definition, a worked example, and links to related concepts.
Weak-Tight
Weak-tight is a player-read shorthand for a tight, low-pressure style: the opponent enters few hands, then gives up too easily once a pot starts heating up. Bets, raises, or any...
Wet Board
A wet board is a flop with coordinated ranks and/or multiple cards of the same suit. In Hold'em, the flop is the first three community cards dealt to the board. Wet flops create...
Wheel
The wheel is the lowest straight: A-2-3-4-5, with the Ace acting low. It ranks as any straight, but opponents often overlook low straights while chasing highs or big pairs. The...
WTSD
WTSD (Went To Showdown) is the percentage of hands a player takes to showdown after they have seen the flop. It signals how often someone folds turns and rivers versus how often...