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What Is Open-Ended Straight Draw in Poker?

A four-card sequence that can be completed on either end.

Common abbreviation: OESD

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What it means

It typically has eight nominal outs before card removal.

AT THE TABLE

A practical example

With 6-7-8-9, a five or ten completes a straight.

Where you will hear it

Texas Hold’em, Omaha where applicable. The exact usage can vary with rules and context.

Also called: OESD, open ender

Related concepts

Flush DrawA hand one card short of a flush with cards still to come.Explore ↗Nut Flush DrawA flush draw that would make the highest possible flush if completed.Explore ↗Backdoor DrawA draw requiring two favorable future cards to complete.Explore ↗Combo DrawA hand with multiple simultaneous ways to improve, often straight and flush draws.Explore ↗GutshotAn inside straight draw needing one specific rank to fill a five-card sequence.Explore ↗

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Published 2026-10-15 · Updated 2026-10-15 · Flawless Poker Cosmic Codex