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Previous Puzzle Solved and one club. Plus 650 was a strong result.
East’s bid might have located a profitable sacrifice or directed an effective lead, but that was uncertain. Whether Quinn would have landed the valuable overtrick if East had kept silent is also uncertain, but I’m inclined to doubt it.
DAILY QUESTION:
You hold: ♠ 82 ♥ KJ1083
◆ K8432 ♣ 8. Your partner opens one spade, you respond 1NT and he bids two clubs. The opponents pass. What do you say?
A panel of experts might be split. To return to two spades might be best; partner might be able to ruff a club or two in your hand. A bid of two hearts might work well since
ANSWER:
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54 56 58 59
62 63 64
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Lore Muslim honorific from which “nabob” is derived
Wall St. debuts Fr. title for 9-Across Flamenco shout Sushi topper __ Jam Recordings your hand might be worthless unless hearts are trumps. Avoid a bid of 2NT; you lack the strength for that call, and when the deal appears to be a misfit, notrump is the worst place to play.