<p>All scores from 0 to 29 are <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cribbage#The_show" rel="nofollow">possible</a> with the exception of 19, 25, 26 and 27, as already mentioned.</p>

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2016-05-23T20:09:37.667Z
@Aramis Given that the question specifies counting your hand, seems logical
Waterseas
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2011-08-19T19:51:23.780Z
In standard cribbage... several variations involve more cards. And with the caveat that you're only counting the hand, not the play phase points.
aramis
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2011-08-15T20:30:23.323Z
2011-08-15T20:30:23.323Z
Mike Woodhouse
<p>Several sites state this truth.</p>

<p>For example:</p>

<p><a href="http://www.rubl.com/rules/cribbage-statistics.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.rubl.com/rules/cribbage-statistics.html</a></p>

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2011-08-19T20:13:19.547Z
2011-08-19T20:13:19.547Z
aramis
<p>It's very well known that 19 is an impossible score to achieve when counting your hand.</p>

<p>What are the other impossible to achieve scores?  I've read 25, 26, 27.  Does anyone know the answer authoritatively?</p>

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What hand scores are impossible in Cribbage?
Stephen
# What hand scores are impossible in Cribbage?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2011-08-15)

It's very well known that 19 is an impossible score to achieve when counting your hand.

What are the other impossible to achieve scores? I've read 25, 26, 27. Does anyone know the answer authoritatively?

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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2011-08-15. Score: 4 | Accepted answer

All scores from 0 to 29 are [possible](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cribbage#The_show) with the exception of 19, 25, 26 and 27, as already mentioned.

> **Comments:**
> **username_3**: In standard cribbage... several variations involve more cards. And with the caveat that you're only counting the hand, not the play phase points.  
> **username_2**: @username_3 Given that the question specifies counting your hand, seems logical  

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### Answer by username_3 on 2011-08-19. Score: -2

Several sites state this truth.

For example:

<http://www.rubl.com/rules/cribbage-statistics.html>


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