Partially Salvaged

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Dealer: North
Vuln: N-S
Scoring: Pairs
  1. spadeA J
  2. heartA K Q J 7 5
  3. diamondA K Q 5
  4. clubA
Green square in centre

Contract: 6NT
Declarer: South
Lead: diamond3
  1. spadeQ 7 5 3 2
  2. heart9 6 2
  3. diamond10 4
  4. clubK Q 5
West North East South
2club Pass 2diamond
Pass 2heart Pass 2NT*
Pass 6NT Pass Pass
Pass

* 5-7 points

North was unaware that his partner had been given a problem by their new system. 2spade by South would have been a second negative and, not wanting to jump to 3spade on such a flimsy suit, he decided to temporise with 2NT. North closed his eyes and bid 6NT, although a waiting bid of 3diamond would surely have been perfectly OK, and would have led to the excellent grand slam in hearts.

South felt that he could not do any more - but how would you advise him to play 6NT at pairs scoring on diamond3 lead?
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