Homicide At the Bridge Table

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Dealer: North
Vuln: Game All
Scoring: Rubber
  1. spadeK 8 5
  2. heartK 10 7 3
  3. diamondA K 8
  4. club9 6 2
Green square in centre

Contract: 3NT
Declarer: South
Lead: clubQ
  1. spade7 4
  2. heartA Q 6
  3. diamondJ 7 4 2
  4. clubA 7 4 3
West North East South
1club* 1heart 2NT
Pass 3NT End

* playing a strong no-trump

Rubber bridge is all about reaching game where there is the slightest excuse, particularly when vulnerable, while at the same time being careful to minimise the chances of conceding a painful penalty. North's bidding illustrated both these points:- the aggressive raise to game preceded by the careful prepared opening bid. In addition, the extra information available to declarer because of the overcall might prove helpful in finding a winning line.

How should South play when West leads clubQ and East plays the king?
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