East is the dealer.
1. Should East open 2♠?
2. If East opens 2♠, how should West proceed?
3. If West chooses to invite to game, which bid should be used to invite?
4. If the contract is 4♠, what should South lead?
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Gino's suggestion
1. Open 2♠. The suit quality is poor. However, extra distribution and the honors concentrated in clubs compensates.
2. West should invite to 4♠ using a conventional 2NT bid. Only supporting to 3♠ is not an invitational bid.
3. South should either lead a diamond or a club. Avoid leading your singleton in the trump suit. Avoid tackling a suit with unsupported ace (hearts).
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