[mw64ahw]

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All tables went 1♠-(P)-2♠-(P)-4♠, but do you have an alternative bid? All but one made 6.

Spoiler

The simulator suggested 2 alternatives:
a) opening 4♦ as Namyats
b) as below using a mixed raise? (playing strength, but not hcp strength)

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[mikestar13]

Missing a slam on these cards is not a problem. The mesh between the two hands is borderline miraculous. Opener has not one but two stiff kings, but partner's measly 7 points included an ace in one of the king suits that can be cashed separately and a stiff diamond and three to the queen in trumps. So declarer can ruff two losing diamonds and ditch the third on ♥A. I couldn't bid this unless I had a wire. Neither could any of your competitors, some of whom likely more skiled than your partnership. Remember this truth for all forms of bridge and methods of scoring: 4♠ making 6 never scores worse than 6♠ making 4. You will get too many of the latter results if you reach for miracles.