A surprising number of us bridge players are also passionate crossword aficionados. Here is a collection of some obscure words to work into your conversation this week.

BUCCULA--a double chin. (We KNOW you can use that!)
ECHINATE--covered with spikes, thorns (kind of like Pard sometimes?)
INFUCATION--applying make-up. A big word for a small chore.
MALVERSATION--acting corruptly while in political office or a position of trust. (I will resist all comments on THIS one!)
PERVICACIOUS--stubborn, obstinate. (What, me?)ROCAMBOLESQUE--too bizarre to be believed. (Like many of my bids.)

Well, off we go to be pervicacious in our quest for the perfect bid. Today we will find the ideal response even though we have miniscule hands.