You are seated earlier than the current bidder, and Two now stands. Your hand: Skus, XIII, IX, K♥, Q♥, K♣, J♦, 3♦, 4♦, 7♠, 8♠, 2♥.
On your regular turn, do you hold, climb, or pass?
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Answer
Hold: say “I hold.” Skus anchors the Taroks, K♥-Q♥ paired gives nine ready Card Points, and a second lone King adds a magnet the defenders must respect. Matching costs nothing beyond what you already risk at Two, and it forces the junior bidder to climb again or fold. Save the climb to One for a hand that truly needs it.