| Baron 1 
    Notrump Overcall 
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    A somewhat unusual application for Baron is an overcall of 1 Notrump 
    after an opponent's 1 level suit bid as a weak takeout call.  The 
    standard treatment for a 1 Notrump overcall shows strong Notrump values 
    (14-17, 16-18, etc). 
     
      
        | Bidding | Meaning |  
        | (1C) - 1N | Showing Diamonds, Hearts, 
        and Spades |  
        | (1D) - 1N | Showing Clubs, Hearts, and 
        Spades |  
        | (1H) - 1N | Showing Clubs, Diamonds, 
        and Spades |  
        | (1S) - 1N | Showing Clubs, Diamonds, 
        and Hearts |  
    
    Playing Baron 1 Notrump Overcall indicates a 3 suited takeout with 
    sub-minimum preemptive values - often with favorable vulnerability.  
    With adverse vulnerability, the Baron bidder is wise to have near-opening 
    values, approaching 13 points. |