What to do NOW?

Playing Matchpoints. You are not vulnerable and the Opponents are vulnerable. Here is your hand:

♠QT92
♥AJ76
♦4
♣A932

You are Dealer and decide not to open the bidding. Your LHO (Left Hand Opponent) also says "Pass". Partner opens the bidding 3♠. Your RHO (Right Hand Opponent) says "Pass". What is your call?

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How about 4♠?

You've got a TERRIFIC hand for Partner!

Partner can probably trump a few ♦ in your hand and also you have a few Aces. Got a good shot for 10 tricks -- even if Partner is a little light for their bid. (Partner in third seat at favourable vulnerability might try and stretch things a little...)