✋A Hand to Play 04/20/26

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Which hand would you play (at the end of the Charleston)?

🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️ A ⭕️ FF 4444 44 4444 DD (2052 Votes)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ B ⭕️ FFF 22 44 666 8888 (202 Votes)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 C ⭕️ FFF 44 55 666 DDDD (2773 Votes)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ D ⭕️ FFF 4444 567 8888 (643 Votes)

Explanation: 

✅ Correct Answer: A)  FF 4444 44 4444 DD
At the end of the Charleston, looks like a tie between Any Like Numbers, Line 3, or  Consecutive Run, Line 4. Both need the same number of tiles to win, but here’s why Any Like Numbers, Line 3 is the stronger choice.  

• Both hands need six tiles to win; the difference is in structure:

• This hand already has all the required Pairs in place: Flowers, 4 Dots, and the Dragon (Soap).

• There are no gaps. You will need to build two Kongs of fours, but you are set up well. Hold the Pair and upgrade it to a Kong as soon as you pick a 4 Bam or 4 Crak.

❌ Answer B) FFF 22 44 666 8888
This hand needs the most tiles to complete. It also has a key weakness. It needs a Kong of Eight Dots, and there are none on your rack. That makes this hand difficult to finish without incredible luck.

❌ Answer C) FFF 44 55 666 DDDD
This is a solid option and a strong backup hand. It’s second-best because it lacks all the required pairs and needs a Flower. Flowers will be in high demand in 2026, making this the second-best hand to play.

Keep it as a pivot if the tiles for Any Like Numbers do not develop.  

❌ Answer D) FFF 4444 567 8888
This one isn’t a good choice for the same reasons as answer B. While it’s a fun and new hand, the tiles just aren’t there for the win.

Beginner’s Takeaway: There are two strong choices here, A and C. If you picked either one, you are on the right track.

Advanced Moves: Stay flexible. Build toward Answer A while keeping any tiles that support C. Commit when one hand clearly develops. Delay calling and exposing the three Flowers until you are ready to fully commit to your hand.

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