Bridge Puzzle #6

intermediate single suit finesse

North (Dummy)

AJxx

South (You)

You're in a contract where you need 3 tricks from this suit to make it.

You hold AJxx opposite K9. What's the best play for 3 tricks?

A You need both missing honors favorably placed

B Lead small to the K, then 9 toward AJxx

C Cash A and K, hoping Q and 10 drop

D Lead small toward the J first

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