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Expert Puzzles #2

Puzzle 2

Score: 233-271
Choices: VIA f4 (8), IT i7 (8), GOA g3 (4)

In Diagram 2, you are best off playing VIA. Since the board is closed, you need additional open bingo lines, and there is no good way to fish off an I next turn. Playing VIA allows you to play a bingo using row 10 or column e next turn.

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