#8 North South Vulnerable
South West   North   East
Pass      1♦        Pass       1♠
DBL      2♠        Pass        ?
 
East
♠ K J 10 3 2
♥ ——-
♦ 9 8 6 4
♣ A 6 5 3
 
This is a hand evaluation problem. Playing support redoubles, West’s raise to 2S shows a four-card suit. As East, upgrade your hand 1 point for the 9-card fit (in addition to the 1 length point). Plus add two more points for the 5-0-4-4 shape. This brings your hand to 12 total points. Take a shot at game and bid 4♠.
 
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