Distributes playing cards Crossword Clue

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Distributes playing cards Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

PLAYING (noun)
1. the performance of a part or role in a drama
2. the action of taking part in a game or sport or other recreation
CARDS (noun)
1. a game played with playing cards

Hint 2: Anagram

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DALES

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