You have two tricks in spades, hearts and clubs, for
book. You need three diamond tricks to make your
contract. Cash the ace and lead low to the 8, if the
10 or queen has not appeared. If West shows out on
the second round, go up with the king and lead one
back. This scores three diamond tricks no matter
how they are divided.

SOLUTION

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