Reverse, II?

Question

• Alice clues number 4 to Bob, which touches a green 4 on slot 5.
• Bob discards trash from slot 4.
• From Cathy's perspective, was Alice's clue a Reverse Finesse? Why or why not?

Solution

• Yes, this is a Reverse Finesse.
• Green 4 is not critical, so the 4 clue cannot be a Save Clue. Thus, it must be a Play Clue. Cathy is promised a green 3 to make the green 4 playable.