Responding to 2NT

Here is your hand:

♠Q86
♥QJ52
♦73
♣KJ43

Partner is Dealer and opens the bidding 2NT. This shows 20 or 21 HCP. No one is vulnerable. What do you bid?

Show Answer

If you play Stayman you can bid 3♣.

This asks Partner is they have a four card major. They might have four ♥ in their hand.

If you don't play Stayman you need to just raise to 3NT.