1, 2 and 3, in that order

TRIFECTA

["Here’s a helpful hint for the clue **\"1, 2 and 3, in that order\"** with the answer **\"TRIFECTA\"**:\n\n*\"A winning bet that requires perfect precision in sequence.\"*\n\nThis hint:\n- Suggests a gambling or betting context without giving away the exact term.\n- Emphasizes the importance of order, which is key to the answer.\n- Avoids repeating the original clue while still guiding the solver toward the idea of a sequential outcome."]

The clue **"1, 2 and 3, in that order"** leads to the answer **"TRIFECTA"** through a combination of numerical reference and wordplay. - **"1, 2 and 3"** directly refers to the first three numbers in sequence. - **"In that order"** emphasizes the exact sequence, which is key to the term **"trifecta."** - A **trifecta** is a type of bet in horse racing where the bettor must correctly predict the first, second, and third finishers **in exact order**—hence the connection to "1, 2, and 3." The wordplay lies in interpreting the numerical sequence as a betting term rather than a literal count. The clue cleverly avoids mentioning gambling outright, relying on the solver to recognize the cultural reference to horse racing or betting terminology.