Take the pot is a phrase used in poker, referring to when a player wins the entire pot of chips. It is usually used when a player has a strong hand and is confident that they will WIN the pot. This phrase is also used in other card games, such as blackjack, where it means to take all the money from the pot. In crossword puzzles, the term 'take the pot' is often used to refer to the solution of a particular clue.