Deal 17 ♠  
 
 
♣  
 
 WEST  NORTH  EAST  SOUTH
1NTpass BID 
 

The bidding has been as shown. It is your bid. What do you say?
  ♠ 7 3
10 7 5
A K 10 9 6 4
♣ 8 6
 

 
Deal 17 ♠ A Q 5 2
K Q 9
J 7
♣ A 10 9 7
 
 WEST  NORTH  EAST  SOUTH
1NTpass3NT
passpasspass

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

You have just 9 points, only 7 of which are HCP. Still, that suit is very likely to provide 5 or 6 tricks. Take a risk and bid 3NT.


 Deal 18 
  ♠ 7 3
10 7 5
A K 10 9 6 4
♣ 8 6