__ in the hole (secret weapon) (3)

I believe the answer is:

ace

(Other definitions for ace that I've seen before include "Dab hand" , "Playing card - expert" , "One; A1" , "Playing card with single spot" , "High card" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday and the Newsday.com.

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