Sylvia's bid to slam turns on bold spade play and a heart discard
South dealer Steven Becker narrative shows Sylvia pushing to game in bridge. With West leading trump, she finesses clubs then discards a heart, misdirecting West. She later ruffs, uses trump control, and, aided by East’s shaping, reaches slam on a cross-ruff and precise discards, overcoming diamond losers to make six.
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Crossword by Thomas Joseph Across 44 Fast 1 Diplomat's 45 Cameo
Across and down clues mix into a themed crossword puzzle featuring names and terms like Whitther, ray gun, and Petruchio, with entries spanning from fast to cameo. Aimed at puzzle fans, it blends wordplay and cultural references across multiple rows and columns.
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Cryptoquote puzzle hints and a Henry David Thoreau quote
Daily cryptoquote guidance explains letter substitution and puzzle rules. A sample line demonstrates A for L and X for O. The page features a 3 27 cryptogram and yesterday's quote by Henry David Thoreau about reading books before missing the chance, with contact details for help.
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Horoscope Roundup by Jacqueline Eigar
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