Bridge misplay unsettles declarer in trump challenge
In today’s bridge hand the declarer chose a standard line but a single dummy entry forced a different plan. South ruffed the second spade and, after crossing to dummy to lead clubs, East followed with the eight. South hesitated and played an honor, the normal choice in such a position.
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Today's Crossword Vulnerable
A crossword teaser lists clues across and down with several entries missing. The description notes a bridge hand analysis where West wins a ton ace and declarer's game seems doomed, while odds favor certain plays given 3-1 trump distributions.
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