Deal 3 ♠  
 
 
♣  
 
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1NT2 BID 
 
 

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  ♠ K 8 5
A K J 8 6
7 2
♣ 8 4 3
 

 
Deal 3 ♠ A 9 6
Q 7 4
A 8 5
♣ A K 7 6
 
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1NT23
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With 12 points opposite partner's 15-17, this is a forcing-to-game hand, so you bid 3. Don't think of it as a jump, just a 3-level bid showing at least 10 points and a 5+ card suit.

Partner has 3-card support and is happy to bid game in that suit.

 Deal 4 
  ♠ K 8 5
A K J 8 6
7 2
♣ 8 4 3