#4 Both Vulnerable
East   South   West   North
  2♠      Pass       ???    
 
West
♠ A Q 4
♥ Q J 9
♦ 6 4 3
♣ A K J 8
 
West has a choice of responses – Raise to 4♠, explore with 2NT, raise to 3♠ or Pass. With an ugly duckling shape (4333), West should think about getting to 3NT. It is easier to make 9 tricks rather than 10. If West tries 2NT, East bids 3♦ showing a feature – ace or king. Once East shows an ace or king in the diamond suit, West can count 6 spades, two (maybe 3) clubs and either a diamond or heart trick from the opening lead. If West is off both the diamond and heart suit (no trick in either suit, then 4♠ is doomed as well. Might as well take a shot at 3NT and race to 9 tricks!
 
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