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Hexagonal Squeeze - A squeeze where all three menacing suit cards must be protected by both opponents (double guard).
 
 
6
5
K 10
 

Q
J
Q 9
 
 J 9
 Q
J
  Q
 K 10
 
7
 

South initiates the squeeze leading the SQ, West pitching the DJ.  East is squeezed on all suits; Diamonds must be saved since West abandoned the suit, forcing East to pitch the H9

Declarer now tries the HK, finding success when both opponents drop the remaining Hearts.  Declarer can now run the remaining tricks.

Also see Squeezes and Bridge Books on Squeezes
 

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