Puzzle hints on bridge strategy and counting winners
The column analyzes a contract where South can make only with a long trump fit. It discusses card distribution, spade breaks, and endplay ideas, noting counting winners simplifies choices. The author contrasts strong versus weak trumps and illustrates play through a hypothetical deal.
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P.J. O'Rourke
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Across and down puzzle clues with mixed garble
A pastiche of crossword like clues and garbled letters lists many cryptic prompt lines and a quoted historical remark by John Hancock and a ciphered ending. It presents an interlaced set of clues for across and down and a prior solution phrase about King George and the Declaration of Independence.
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George
John Hancock
ASTROGRAPH SIGNS AND SUMMARIES FOR ALL ZODIAC SIGNS
Cancer through Gemini outlines urge self discipline. Leo cautions against reliance on others. Virgo warns of unfinished projects causing disarray. Libra warns against cleverness and risky jokes. Scorpio warns against overreliance on luck. Sagittarius urges independence. Capricorn urges restraint on spending. Aquarius notes vanity harms image. Pisces cautions against optimism without effort. Aries notes earnings potential with risk of extravagance. Taurus praises loyal friendship but warns against poor judgment. Gemini notes quick assessment but uncertain use of knowledge.
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