Bridge Brief Becker South Dealer Vulnerable Play
North opens modestly with 1 club bid. The South dealer, Steven Becker, holds a balanced hand with the four queens including Q4 and faces vulnerable sides. The auction and potential subsequent play remain unclear from the fragment.
Virtuoso Play Demonstrated In A Bridge Deal
In a standard three no trump contract declarer can secure seven tricks by ducking the first spade, defeating West’s king of diamonds trap, and timing the play to exhaust West. The winning path involves ducking the spade at trick one and carefully maneuvering clubs hearts and diamonds to reach nine tricks with precise timing.
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Crossword by Thomas Joseph Across and Down
The page features a themed crossword with clues and entries across numbered 11 to 43 and down clues mixed with cryptogram notes. It includes a sample cryptogram puzzle explanation, a letter-substitution hint, and a quote by Ayn Rand as yesterday's Cryptoquote solution.
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Horoscope by Jacqueline Eigar Delicate day for signs and decisions
The stars offer guidance across the zodiac. Aries pursues ingenuity and home run chances while Taurus contemplates home offices and family needs. Gemini keeps conversations on track, Cancer watches for behind the scenes while Leo seeks adventure and Virgo invites vulnerability.
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