Can you purposley hold playable cards in rummy?

In Rummy, players are generally required to form valid sets or runs from their cards to lay them down. However, holding onto playable cards without using them can be a strategic move, as it may allow you to manipulate your opponents’ gameplay or improve your own hand. Ultimately, players must balance the decision to hold cards versus the need to lay down combinations to avoid being caught with high-point cards at the end of the game.