Smack, as a pile of cards in some fast-paced games Crossword Clue

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Smack, as a pile of cards in some fast-paced games Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand
2. a blow from a flat object (as an open hand)
(adverb)
1. directly
(verb)
1. hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

FAST-PACED (adjective)
1. of communication that proceeds rapidly
SMACK (verb)
1. deliver a hard blow to
2. kiss lightly
SMACK (noun)
1. the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
2. an enthusiastic kiss
SMACK (adverb)
1. directly

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