Bridge bench tips on partnership discards and spade shifts
Kingsley Amis notes a winning defense hinges on discards. In a three no trump contract South aimed for 11 tricks with hearts, diamonds, and clubs. West’s first round diamond discard and East's potential spade ace shape the defense and the pivotal spade shift.
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WARP puzzle clues and a celebrity cipher quote
Puzzles ask for a common word linking three clues, then a fourth answer. The page cites a quotation puzzle by Luis Campos with a letter substitution cipher. The sample solution notes Seattle and Ron Reagan, and the 2012 NEA Universal Uclick distribution.
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Across and down clue list for a cryptic style crossword featuring numerous misspellings and partial phrases. Highlights include Oaters Lash La- and Watery terms. Many entries appear garbled or partial, hindering clear solution paths. The puzzle mixes names, abbreviations, and common words with errors.
Sudoku Puzzle Solve to Completion
Complete the 9x9 grid so each row column and 3x3 box contains digits 1 through 9 exactly once. Ensure no repeats and all cells filled with valid digits.
France’s Rare Drunken Bouts Could Become More Frequent
Dear Abby advises a reader married to a binge drinker to confront the issue, attend Al-Anon meetings, and consider ending the engagement if the intoxicated episode cannot be guaranteed not to recur. The column links repeating episodes to domestic violence patterns and urges decisive action to protect children and family wellbeing.
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Astrological Advice Fragment From Bernice Bede Astrograph
A partial Astrograph column covers signs including Scorpio and Sagittarius with cautions about flattery and goals. It warns Capricorn to avoid dreamer bias and Pisces about teaming up carefully. Taurus and Virgo notes mention reciprocity and overcommitment, while Libra hints at being helpful without being exploited.
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