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Bridge Puzzle #109

intermediate single suit technique

North (Dummy)

Jxx

South (You)

AKxxx

You can afford one loser in this suit. What is the safety play for 4 tricks?

You hold AKxxx opposite Jxx. You need only 4 tricks. What is the safety play?

A Lead the Jack from dummy to smoke out the Queen

B Cash the Ace then King from the top, playing for the Queen to drop

C Cash the Ace, then lead low toward the Jack

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