overtrick

noun

over·trick | \ ˈō-vər-ˌtrik

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Definition of overtrick

: a card trick won in excess of the number bid

Examples of overtrick in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web If West had led from the queen, as was likely, South might make overtricks. — Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, "Bridge: Sept. 21 2019," 21 Sep. 2019 East must give dummy the king of clubs, so South makes an overtrick. — Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, "Bridge: Aug. 19, 2019," 19 Aug. 2019 With winning trump finesses, South has 10 sure tricks but wants an overtrick. — Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, "Bridge: July 27, 2019," 27 July 2019 As the cards lie, Cy could make an overtrick, but the contract would be safe even if East had the queen of trumps. — Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, "Bridge: July 18, 2019," 18 July 2019 West led the ace and queen of hearts, and South made three overtricks when the club finesse won. — Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, "Bridge: June 11, 2019," 11 June 2019 Every North-South would be at four spades, so South must play for an overtrick. — Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, "Bridge: May 25, 2017," 25 May 2017

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“Overtrick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overtrick. Accessed 26 Feb. 2021.

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