At what level do you want to play by Frank Stewart

A: 3NT: Partner's values may be minimum, and you have only 12 high-card points. Still, upgrade your hand and jump to 3NT, especially if your side is vulnerable and partner is apt to have reasonable values to open. Your three tens add greatly to your hand's value for play at notrump.

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A: Pass: In modern bidding, jump-raises of overcalls are weak, preemptive actions, meant to get in the opponents' way and suggest a sacrifice if they reach game. Pass. If your partner had enough values for you to make game, he would have begun with a cue bid of two hearts to show a sound hand.

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A: 3♥: If your partner had an average hand with five hearts -- 7 6, A Q J 9 4, A Q 2, 7 6 5 -- he would have overcalled two hearts. To double before bidding his suit, he would usually have 17 or more points. Your 1NT showed six to 10 points and you have little to spare. Still, raise to three hearts.

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A: 2♠: If partner has a hand with good trumps and useful cards such as the ace of hearts -- K 3, A 7 4, 3 2, A Q 9 8 5 2 -- you can make six clubs. If he has 3 2, K Q 4, Q 2, K Q 9 8 5 2, you belong at 3NT. Bid two spades. If partner next bids 2NT, continue with three clubs to show a good hand with heart shortness. Consult your partner.


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A: 1♥: You have no easy action. You could risk a penalty pass, but they might make one club doubled easily. A bid of 1NT would show more strength. Bid one heart, pretending you have a four-card holding but showing no strength. Partner's double suggests heart support, so you may survive.

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