The Lowly Six Turns Tide in Four Hearts Bid
In a 2006 regional pairs event South reached four hearts after Stayman. West led spades and East, spotting the critical moment, ruffed with the six to create a defensive trick that defeats the contract. Every East present appreciated the six’s value at the crucial moment.
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Crossword by Thomas Joseph from THOA ACROSS
Daily cryptogram and crossword entries with clues, theme notes, and puzzle instructions showing sample codes and solution hints for August cryptogram. Includes long sample lines and a quoted daily puzzle solution.
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Horoscope roundup by Jacqueline Eigar
Daily zodiac guide notes mixed outcomes across all signs with advice to pace actions, manage words, and seek balance. Aries and Capricorn urge careful speech. Taurus and Cancer focus on perception and letting go. Gemini seeks control. Leo explores ideas. Virgo expects instability. Libra pursues innovation. Scorpio faces needed changes. Sagittarius relaxes and honors home. Aquarius guards finances. Pisces channels energy and considers new perspectives.
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