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Cue-bidding the overcalled suit in response to the opening

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Cue-bidding the overcalled suit in response to the opening
In response to a major opening
A cue-bid shows 11 HCP and above with a strong support : too strong for a raise, and no singleton or void (else the response could be a Splinter).
In response to a minor pening
A cue-bid is a proposal for a NT contract, asking the opener to bid it if he has a stopper in the overcalled suit
SWNE
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2
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3
2
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4
7
2
A
K
10
8
6
Problem E1241 Game forcing cue-bid denying :
- A major 4th
- A good stopper
 
SWNE
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3
A
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J
9
A
10
8
6
J
7
10
7
4
Problem E4893 Game forcing cue-bid showing your fit and your ambitions. Your line will play 4 if the opener is minimum.
 
 
Jump cue-bid after an overcall, in response to a major or a minor opening
After an overcall, Splinter can no longer be bid. Using a jump cue-bid in the opponent's suit gives your partner the same information ... when your short suit is the overcalled one, of course.
SWNE
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2
4
7
6
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K
10
7
4
A
K
10
9
7
4
Problem E1475 Jump cue-bid. Equivalent to a thunderous Splinter in the opponent's suit : strong support, singleton -or even better as here, void in .
 
K
6
A
Q
10
6
5
4
5
4
3
A
K
SWNE
1
2
4
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Q
7
3
K
J
9
8
7
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Problem 8594 Jump cue-bid should be taken like a Splinter : good support, strength for game and short .