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Somehow cope with freak betraying no emotions (5)

Ross

I think it could be either:

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5

5,4

'somehow cope' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see an association between them that I don't see?

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for poker that I've seen before include "Gambling card game" , "Epitome of stiffness" , "Rod liable to become heated" , "stud, say?" , "A game for the fireplace implement" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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