Finesse and card play turn grand slam in spade contract
In a seven spades contract West opens diamonds king and declarer wins, ruffs, draws trumps, and cashes clubs while West discards. By deducing West's exact hand shape from a sequence of discards, declarer learns East holds only one heart, avoiding a risky heart finesse and securing the grand slam with a heart coup, king and four hearts.
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Daily Cryptoquote Puzzle Teases Letter Substitutions
A cryptogram puzzle explains the substitution method with sample mapping and hints. It presents a coded line ZXZLRKBZ JKKFI GZNNZL PBY QOKLZ PJIMX Z MB P CMBF ZWMLN and notes yesterday's quote by James A Baldwin about fires and enthusiasm.
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Horoscope by Jacqueline Eigar for December 15 2018
The Stars reveal each sign’s day with varied energy. Aries to Pisces face choices, outings, and private moments, urging calm, planning, and light social twists tonight. Enjoyment and reflection mix as holiday plans unfold.
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