stimac@tymix.UUCP (Michael Stimac) (04/08/84)
<for Chip> The best possible cribbage hand is: 5 5 5 J 5 where the J in hand is the same suit as the turned-over 5. there are 4 ways to make 15 using the Jack for 8 points there are 4 ways to make 15 using the four 5s 8 points there are 6 ways to make a pair with the 5s 12 points good jack 1 point total value 29 points I hope this is of some interest. Michael Stimac Tymshare, Inc. Cupertino CA