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October’s special hand is Dirty Pairs (number 1 in Strauser).  It is seven pairs of anything.  It must be concealed and is it a half limit hand.  Here’s an example:

 

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November’s special hand is News Hand (number 11 in Strauser).  It is 1 through 9 in one suit plus one of each wind, with one of these winds or terminals paired.  It must be concealed and is it a limit hand.  Here’s an example:

 

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January’s special hand is Heavenly Twins (number 3 in Strauser).  It is seven pairs in one suit only – no winds or dragons.  It must be concealed and it is a limit hand.  Here’s an example:

 

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April’s special hand is Honor Pairs (number 4 in Strauser).  It is seven pairs of terminals (1s and 9s) and/or honors.  Unlike Dirty Pairs it is a limit hand. It must be concealed. Here’s an example:

 

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May’s special hand is Dragon’s Breath (number 7 in Strauser).  It is five pairs of one suit, and one of each dragon, with one dragon paired.  It must be concealed and is a limit hand.  Here’s an example:

 

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June’s special hand is Dragonet (number 8 in Strauser).  It is three pairs of one suit plus any honor paired, and 6 odd honors.  No terminals may be used.  Here’s an example: