Curly Poker is a card game that originated in the United States in the late 19th century. It is a variation of the classic game of poker, and is named after its inventor, Curly Howard of the Three Stooges. The objective of the game is to make the best five-card hand from the seven cards dealt to each player. The MOE solution for this crossword is 'Moe', which is the nickname of Curly Howard.