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Obvious Strain This Beyond The Contract Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
OVERTRICK which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
OVERTRICK
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "OVERTRICK" which means:
- noun
- • A trick won by the declarer's side which exceeds the amount of the contract
An example sentence would be:
- • "He won the game with an overtrick, earning extra points."
- • "The team's strategy was to focus on avoiding overtricks."
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| The Guardian Cryptic10 Oct 2007 | Across 12 | |
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