It’s right that I give the players a hand (5)

I believe the answer is:

ideal

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(Other definitions for ideal that I've seen before include "Standard of perfection or excellence" , "Best possible" , "without a flaw" , "Standard to aim for" , "Perfect; a standard of perfection" .)

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