Snapdragon double
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A Snapdragon double is a call by fourth hand, when three different suits have been bid. It shows a good holding in the fourth suit (generally six cards) and tolerance for partner's suit.
For example, after 1♦ 1♥ 1♠, a double would show a hand with primary clubs and heart tolerance. The definition of "tolerance" varies among partnerships, and may include any doubleton, only honor doubleton, or require three-card support. A typical hand for most partnerships would be Kxx Kx xx QJTxxx.
In standard bidding, this would be a penalty double, but it is extremely rare to have such a double at the one level, and even there, the opponents may have a better spot. An alternative modern interpretation is for this double to show "cards," and simply ask partner to do something intelligent.
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