wild card
playing card
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In card games, a wild card is a card that can represent any other card, as designated by the player. This can include jokers, deuces (2s), or other specific cards, depending on the game's rules. The concept of a wild card has also extended metaphorically to describe an unknown or unpredictable factor in various situations, such as in sports playoffs or computer searches.123
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