In poker, connectors are typically used to describe hands like a 7 and 8 or a Jack and Queen, which can form a straight. When connectors are suited (for example, 7♠ and 8♠), they increase the potential for both a straight and a flush, making them valuable in drawing hands. Players often seek connectors during the pre-flop phase to increase their chances of making strong combinations as the community cards are revealed.
Connectors Example
For example, if a player holds 9♥ and 10♥, they have suited connectors. If the flop reveals J♥, Q♣, and 2♥, the player now has a flush draw and is one card away from a straight.