tenace
/ˈtɛneɪs/
noun
- In card games like bridge, a holding of two non-consecutive high cards (e.g., ace and queen) in the same suit, which can win tricks if the opponent holds the missing card.
- He recognized the tenace and led a low card to force out the opponent's honor.
- A major tenace in spades gave them a strong advantage in the hand.
- She played her tenace carefully to capture the opponent's king.