West's takeout doubles make it likely that he holds a
singleton spade. This changes the way you play the
spade suit. Once you assume a singleton on your left,
you should lead the jack of spades, hoping West started
with singleton 10 or 9. If East covers with the king, you
win the ace and return to dummy for a finesse to your 8
of spades through East's remaining 9-7.

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