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Bridge Puzzle #15

intermediate single suit technique
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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 Cash the Ace then King from the top, playing for the Queen to drop
B Cash the Ace, then lead low toward the Jack
C Lead the Jack from dummy to smoke out the Queen

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