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After a Notrump Overcall

1♣ – (1NT) -?

Responder bids
• DBL = Penalty double, 10⁺ HCP, any shape.

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• 2♣ = 6-9 HCP, 5 ♣
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• 2♦ = 6-9 HCP, 5 ♦
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• 2♥ = 6-9 HCP, 5 ♥
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• 2♠ = 6-9 HCP, 5 ♠
• 2NT* = Strong distribution raise, 10⁺ HCP, 5⁺ ♣
• 3♣ = Weak raise, 6-9 HCP, 6⁺ ♣

1♦ – (1NT) -?

Responder bids

• DBL = Penalty double, 10⁺ HCP, any shape.
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• 2♣ = 6-9 HCP, 5 ♣
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• 2♦ = 6-9 HCP, 5 ♦
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• 2♥ = 6-9 HCP, 5 ♥
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• 2♠ = 6-9 HCP, 5 ♠
• 2NT* = Strong distribution raise, 10⁺ HCP, 5⁺ ♣

• 3♦ = Weak raise, 6-9 HCP, 6⁺ ♦

After a Michael Cue Bid Overcall

A direct cue bid of opener’s suit shows both majors
1♣ - (2♣) -? (Both major)

Responder bids

• DBL = Strength Showing Double, 10⁺ HCP, without fit

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• 2♦ = Free Bid, 10 HCP, 5⁺ ♦
• 2♥* = Cheapest cue bid, 10⁺ HCP, limit raise or better, interest in NT
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• 2♠* = Highest cue bid, game forcing with diamond suit (4 ), interest in NT
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• 2NT* = High card raise, 10 HCP, 5 ♣, high offensive value.
• 3♣ = Competitive raise, 6-9 HCP, 5⁺ clubs
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• 3♦* = Fit Showing Jump; 10 HCP, 4 ♣ & 5 ♦
• 3♥* = Splinter; 13⁺ HCP, 6⁺ ♣, shortness in hearts

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