Possible Clues:

• Evident getting behind, win at cards
• Make aggressive move at cards and clear what's left
• Play higher card in game held by public representative
• Outwit dealer, perhaps using public spirit and pressure
• Excel at trick showing some beef
• Wanting introductions, veiled and dowdy woman to use a superior club?
• Public gets behind what a card player may do
• Open cut gets better
• On table, beat bottom that leaves little to the imagination!
• An exposed backside is more than enough to win (9)