Bingo call meaning number 26.
Traditionally, a long time ago, the cost of a nights' lodgings was 2 shillings sixpence,
or two and six.
The nickname bed and Breakfast is also used in the game of Darts, where it means a score of 26. This is a common
score in Darts and can easily reached by throwing a dart in each of the top 3 numbers (5, 20 and 1).
See also:
Half a Crown
Pick and Mix
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