What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fool to hold spades – ask for another card! (5)" mean?

The definition is "ask for another card!". The wordplay uses Insertion. TWIT (fool) holding S (spades) = TWI(S)T = TWIST (definition = "ask for another card" — in pontoon) The answer is TWIST.

Fool to hold spades – ask for another card! (5)

Telegraph Cryptic #31208 | 24 Down | 2026-04-08 flower

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