Published: 2026-11-09
8♥, 8♣ and 8♦ are a trail because the ranks match. 3♠, 7♠ and J♠ are a colour because the suits match and the ranks do not run consecutively. Start by checking which part of the card repeats.
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What separates a trail from a colour?
A trail repeats rank; a colour repeats suit.