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Sitting East, you hold this 11-count:
♠ 8
♥ J932
♦ A7652
♣ KQJ
North, the dealer, opens a weak 2♥ before you, and the auction takes a surprising turn:
| W | N | E | S |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2♥ | Pass | 2NT(1) | |
| Pass | 3NT(2) | Pass | 6♠(!) |
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