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When does a flush in the crib score points in cribbage?
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cribbage
Modern 120-hole cribbage board.
In cribbage, a flush is scored during the "showing" phase after all cards have been played. The scoring rules for a flush are as follows:
- In the hand: If all four cards in a player's hand are of the same suit, it scores four points. If the starter card is also of that same suit, the flush counts for five points.
- In the crib: A flush in the crib only counts if all four cards in the crib and the starter card are of the same suit, totaling five points. A four-card flush does not score in the crib.1