Logic Puzzles

133. Five-Card Logic

A hand of five playing cards has been dealt from the ranks Ace (1) through Ten. Each of the five cards has a different value (rank).

Using the clues below, determine the exact five cards (rank and suit).

• All four suits appear at least once among the five cards.
• No three of the cards form a sequence of three consecutive numbers.
• The total value of the red cards equals the total value of the black cards.
• The hearts in the hand add up to 12.
• The even-valued cards total four more than the odd-valued cards.
• The club is lower in value than the spade.
• The lowest card in the hand is a diamond.

Which five cards were dealt?

Added 29 May 2008 · Updated 8 July 2026