Declarer Has the Answer

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Dealer: East
Vuln: E-W
Scoring: IMPs
  1. spadeQ J 9 8 4
  2. heartK 10 9 7 6
  3. diamond—
  4. clubK 10 7
Green square in centre

Contract: 4heart
Declarer: North
Lead: diamond7
  1. spadeK 7
  2. heartA Q 2
  3. diamondA Q J 10 5
  4. clubQ 5 3
West North East South
Pass 1club*
1spade~ Dble# Pass 1NT
Pass 2diamond! Pass 2NT
Pass 3spade Pass 3NT
Pass 4heart End

* strong
~ 3/4 cards, longer side suit
# 2 controls
! GF Stayman

Hoping that the trumps were 3-2, declarer cashed king and queen of hearts to see West throw a diamond on the second round. Realising that the spades would have to be established now, North continued with spadeK, ducked, and a spade to the queen won by East's ace. East now exited with a third trump on which West threw spade10. Declarer cashed diamondA, throwing a club from hand, East following with the two. Can you see how declarer can get home?
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