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I'd call instead of 3 bet the flop then donk the turn if a safe-ish card fell. I do this to stop SB and Button getting a free look at the river if they have overcards.

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I don't think overcards are the problem here. You have odds to c/c the turn and should c/f 2 back to you here. Betting isn't protecting 55 here, 55 is more likely not the best hand. We WANT a free card!

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I hate hands like these -- never sure where I am.

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Agreed. That's why not betting will tell us more or help us improve on the cheap.