It is just too weak for a no-trump, but at first glance seems too strong for a Spade. |
A bid for a greater number of points is higher than a bid for a lesser number, and a no-trump bid is higher than a bid of an equal number of points with a trump suit. |
My hand does not warrant a no-trump, because I have only two suits stopped. |
On Board 33 Milne and Whibley played in a laydown three no-trump, making with an overtrick. |
The dealer, Z, makes it no-trump and A leads for the first trick. |
So it beats a ten heart bid, but is beaten by a ten no-trump bid. |