In some card games players bid for the right to choose ____ (6)

I believe the answer is:

trumps

(Other definitions for trumps that I've seen before include "Highest-ranking suit" , "Playing cards temporarily ranked above others" , ""To come up ___" is to be a great help" , "Gems" , "Playing cards temporarily ranking above others" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sunday Times.

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