Solitaire Pursuits

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  1. The name of this solitaire game originates from the 13 columns that are formed when the cards are dealt into columns of four on the tableau.(2 Wds)
  2. This is also called the waste pile; cards laid aside as unplayable on being turned up from the stock or hand.
  3. A popular two-deck solitaire game where the main purpose of the game is to remove all cards from the tableau, assembling them in the tableau before removing them.
  4. Where cards are built on one another, starting from the bottom up. Only the top card is available for play.
  5. To transfer cards among the tableau or layout.
  6. A maneuvering space.
  7. The pile of cards that are left over after laying out the game. These can be turned over one-by-one or in groups of two or three, depending which game is being played.
  8. The area where the cards from the stock go when they are brought into play. Only the top card is available for play.
  9. Stock

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  1. A solitaire card game often known only as Solitaire or Patience. Probably the best-known solo card game.
  2. Diamonds, spades, hearts, and clubs.
  3. This two deck solitaire game has an Equator.
  4. It's difficult to win this solitaire game, but its popularity endures. Also called Demon Solitaire.
  5. A pile or group of cards dealt out at the beginning, which is used, one card at a time, during the play.
  6. Where cards are placed face down directly on top of each other, and the player is allowed to see only the top card. Viewing these cards during a deal is often considered illegal.
  7. The array of cards first dealt out, comprising the tableau and possibly a stock and foundations.
  8. In solitaire, this is the part of the layout, excluding foundations, on which builds are made. In some games, the entire layout.
  9. A line of cards extending toward the player. Also a part of the tableau used for building.
  10. A vacancy in the tableau created by the removal of all cards of one pile.
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