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approach-forcing

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.13 in modern English

Syllables
ap-proach--forc-ing
IPA
30
Scrabble Score
15
Letters
5
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A bidding system in which the responder does not support a partner's bid suit without 4 card support or 3 cards plus a Queen or higher, never passes an opening 1 bid while holding one and a half honor tricks or more, always responds with an indication of hand strength, and in which a 2 opener or jump bid is considered forcing to game. No Trump is used as a negative response when forced to bid.

Uncountable

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Etymology

Coined by Ely Culbertson in the early 1930's to describe the bidding system that he invented.

Usage

Questions

What does approach-forcing mean?
A bidding system in which the responder does not support a partner's bid suit without 4 card support or 3 cards plus a Queen or higher, never passes an opening 1 bid while holding one and a half honor tricks or more, always responds with an indication of hand strength, and in which a 2 opener or jump bid is considered forcing to game. No Trump is used as a negative response when forced to bid.
Where does approach-forcing come from?
Coined by Ely Culbertson in the early 1930's to describe the bidding system that he invented.

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