Cue is limit raise or better

To improve competitive bidding you should strongly consider using this convention. If partner opens the bidding and right hand opponent overcalls a cue bid shows support and at least a limit raise. All raises then become competitive bids.

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* 3 shows heart support and a limit raise or better.

The cue bid is used in this instance to show a specific hand that has four trump support and is at least a limit raise. Partner with a minimum will return to the original suit, and the cue-bidder will only go on with less than an 8 loser hand.

You can also use it after a minor opening.

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* 2 shows club support and a limit raise or better