San Francisco Chronicle - (Sunday)
PUZZLE ANSWERS
BRIDGE
1. Do not bid 4C. Choose to defend instead. It is close between Pass and Double. We like Pass.
2. Invite or force to game? We would force. Use whatever methods you use to force to game, just don’t bid 4H right now. That shows a different hand.
3. Too good for 2S and not enough trumps for 3S. We recommend opening 1NT with this hand to avoid this rebid problem, but on this auction, we would bid 3C.
4. You liked this hand when you opened the bidding, but you are looking for a place to hide now. Danger lies everywhere, but we think 3H is the best option.
5. Partner bid at the four level after your onelevel response. You are too good to bid 5C. Bid 4D, a control bid, instead. It might lead to a good slam.
6. It is tempting to bid an aggressive 4H, but the 1NT bid on your left should be a warning. Pass.
JUMBLE
SHOUlD BIGGER ORATOR IODINE HYMNAl EqUATE The zero was ready to attempt the stunt and said — Here goes nothing
CYPHER
Age is something that doesn’t matter, unless you are a cheese. Age is strictly a case of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter. — Jack Benny
ACROSTIC
(Charles) KRAUTHAMMER: (Of) DOGS AND MEN: Cats denounce canine subservience to the human hyperpower. Using guile and seduction they manage to get homo sapiens to feed them, thus preserving feline superciliousness without going hungry. Neat trick.
A. Kingfish B. Ride high C. Augustus D. Unwitting E. Toggery F. Herriot G. Asuncion H. Mumbletypeg I. Monotone J. Evanescent K. Retinue l. Deep space M. Olyphant
N. Guinevere O. Sea otter P. Accrete q. Nichols R. Dish up S. Muchness T. Euston U. Newfashioned