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Merchant who distributes the cards? (6)

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I believe the answer is:

dealer

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'merchant' is the definition.
(dealer is a kind of merchant)

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(Other definitions for dealer that I've seen before include "Merchant" , "Trader; card player" , "Trader as on Stock Exchange" , "The one who distributes the cards" , "One gives out the cards" .)

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