How do I combine a group of circles and open paths to make one shape in Illustrator CS6? [duplicate]

Question

I am trying to create a clubs symbol for some cards I am designing, but I do not know how to combine closed shapes with open paths. I know how to use pathfinder to combine closed shapes but that does not work for this.

Answer 1

The shape builder tool will do this -

• https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/creating-shapes-shape-builder-tool.html