#9 Both Vulnerable
West     North     East     South
 Pass       1NT       Pass       4NT
 Pass        ???
 
North
♠ A Q 4 2
♥ K Q 8
♦ A 6
♣ Q 10 7 5
 
South’s raise to 4NT shows 16 HCP. It is not Blackwood and may be passed. To ask for aces in response to a 1NT opening bid, leap to 4♣, Gerber. As North, accept partner’s invitational bid of 4NT and bid slam with any 17 point hand or with any 16 point hand that does not have the 4-3-3-3 shape. With 15 HCP or with 16 HCP a 4-3-3-3 shape, pass. North should accept the quantitative raise and bid 6NT.
 
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