Playing matchpoints. You are not vulnerable and the Opponents are vulnerable.
Here is your hand:
♠AQT9
♥J3
♦AKQ7
♣865
You are Dealer. What is your call?
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How about 1NT?
You have a balanced hand with 16 HCP. This is the best way to describe your hand.
Don't worry so much that all your points are in the pointed suits. If Partner raises you to game then they will have all their points in the rounded suits.
The problem with opening 1♦ is that Partner might bid 1NT (eventually) and then what will you bid?
Passing 1NT would show a weaker hand but bidding 2NT would show a stronger hand. Tell them you have your 16 points right away by opening 1NT.
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