To solve the puzzle, the first four cards in each row specify a letter within one of the words CLUBS, DIAMONDS, HEARTS or SPADES. For example, 1♣ = C, 2♣ = L, 3♣ = U, etc. This gives you a four letter word which applies to the value of the fifth card. In the first row below, CORE 3 says to take the core (middle) letter of THREE, or R.
A♣ | 5♦ | 4♥ | 2♥ | 3♥ | CORE 3 |
R |
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5♠ | 6♦ | 4♠ | A♠ | 8♠ | ENDS 8 |
ET |
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8♦ | 2♥ | 4♦ | 2♦ | 8♣ | SEMI 4 |
UR |
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2♣ | 3♥ | 6♥ | 5♥ | Q♥ | LAST QUEEN |
N |
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4♥ | 5♠ | 5♣ | 5♥ | K♦ | REST KING |
ING |
Reading down the last column above gives you the answer: RETURNING