Diamond Safety Play Secures Three Notrump Contract
In a three no trump deal, South adopts a diamond safety line to guarantee the contract. By playing the nine over the West queen and avoiding the jack finesse, declarer ensures four diamond tricks and two other earlier winners, avoiding a potential down one if the standard finesse misreads the layout. This irregular approach leverages limited dummy entries and the need for only two additional tricks, yielding a secure eight-card trick set.
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Crossword Puzzle From Thomas Joseph And Daily Cryptoquote
Puzzle page features Across and Down clues with themed entries including Pitche Become star extinct Sampras Janet and others. Also presents a Cryptoquote challenge using a substitution cipher with a Longfellow quote and yesterday's cryptoquote by Lou Holtz.
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Horoscope by Jacqueline Eigar guides daily tone for all signs
The Stars indicate daily moods from Aries to Pisces with advice. Each sign faces choices, relationships, and personal focus, ending with a suggested tonight plan such as socializing, reflection, or rest. The column emphasizes communication, insight, and cautious action.
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