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Bridge

Before reading on, cover the East and West hands on the deal below.

GAME ALL; DEALER NORTH

Playing pairs, North opens one spade and East overcalls four diamonds. What call do you make with the South cards?

Your opponent has deprived you of room to show both your suits, so you will have to guess. Double is not an option since partner will pass too often, and with your extreme shape you want to play the contract in one of your suits. At the table South bid four hearts, intending to remove to five clubs if doubled, however this ended the auction.

West leads the queen of

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