In
contract bridge, the
major suits are spades and hearts.
The major suits are of primel importance for tactics and scoring as they
not only outrank the
minor suits but also outscore them.
Much of the tactics of bidding in bridge revolves around the attempt
by partners to find a "fit" in one of the major suits that will
allow them to easily make a game contract.
See also two suiter.
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