Hearts and Finesse Fail in South's Contract Letdown
In a bidding misstep South loses to West overcall pressure. Declarer should have led the ace of hearts from dummy to secure the contract, then use elimination to control clubs and diamonds. The analysis notes the king of hearts could be with East or West, but the ace first approach guarantees success.
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Word by THOMAS JOSEPH Across Puzzle Fragments
Puzzle piece list shows clues and partial grid style with hints. Includes references to ages, Uganda's dictator, Quaker pronoun, East Indian cedar, Silkworm, Ethiopian nest, and coded letters. Also contains a Cryptoquotes sample and a Henry Courtney quote from 1976.
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