Deal 14 ♠  
 
 
♣  
 
 WEST  NORTH  EAST  SOUTH
pass1NTpass BID 
 

The bidding has been as shown. It is your bid. What do you say?
  ♠ K 9 8 3
K Q 2
10 7 4
♣ 9 5 3
 

 
Deal 14 ♠ A 6
A J 6
K J 6 2
♣ Q 8 6 4
 
 WEST  NORTH  EAST  SOUTH
pass1NTpasspass
pass

The bidding has been as shown. It is your bid. What do you say?

You have 8 points. Even if partner has the maximum 17 it would only add to 25, which is probably not enough to make game. You should pass.


 Deal 15 
  ♠ K 9 8 3
K Q 2
10 7 4
♣ 9 5 3