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Bridge Quiz 47
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None Vulnerable North
 
 
West
♠  7
♥  A K
♦  Q J 8 5 3 2
♣  Q 8 5 4
  East
♠  A K J 9 2
♥  6 5
♦  A K 10
♣  K J 6
South
 
 

W N E S
1♦ - 1♠ -
2♣ - 4NT -
5♦ - 6NT -
Pass -    

Plan your play : Opning lead is Q♥

Comment
Considering the points East holds in the other three suites, he makes the fair guess that East should hold some strength in hearts with at least an Ace or a King. His 6NT bid is therefore a reasonable bet.

West's bidding
As a 2nd bid West must not bid 1NT, for he is unbalanced. West must not bid diamonds again, for he holds values in two other suits.
The 2♣ rebid is the proper choice.