Answers - Misfits

1.

a. 2NT Forward going, not running away.

b. Pass No fit and not nearly enough points to try for game.

c. 3♦ An independent suit. You show four spades and six diamonds.

d. Pass No second choice.

e. 2♠ Showing five spades and six diamonds.

f. 4♥ Partner has SIX hearts and you have a great hand for hearts.

2.

a. Pass Misfit. Beware!

b. 3♥ To bid on in the teeth of a misfit, you need a good hand.

c. 4♦ Your hand has improved.

3.

a. 3NT You have nothing to be ashamed of. Partner should have 17-18 points.

b. 3♦ Not forcing and no second choice.

c. 3♥ Showing a seventh heart, with a weak hand.

4.

a. 4♠ You have four sure tricks for partner and partner is supposed to have six tricks.

b. Pass You have garbage. Partner needs aces facing a preempt.

c. 3NT The shortest route to nine tricks counting seven spades tricks for starters.