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'''Asptro''' is a [[contract bridge]] [[convention (bridge)| bidding convention]] used to intervene over a 1NT [[Contract bridge glossary#O| opening bid]].<ref>{{OEB|7|267}}</ref>  Its methodology and hence its designation is a combination of two similar conventions &ndash; [[Aspro convention|'''Asp'''ro]] and [[Astro convention|As'''tro''']]. 

*2{{Clubs}} shows at least 5-4 either way round in hearts, the ''anchor'', and a [[minor suit]]. Exceptionally the intervenor holds hearts and spades with preference for spades.
*2{{Diams}} shows at least 5-4 either way round in spades, the anchor, and another suit. If the other suit is hearts, there is preference for hearts.
*2{{Hearts}} and 2{{Spades}} are natural.

Partner can bid two of the anchor suit, 2M, expecting to play that contract (sign off). 2{{Diams}} is a non-forcing enquiry, if available, and 2NT is a forcing enquiry. Other replies are natural. Responder can also pass with 6+ length in the bid minor. (You cannot expect support from partner but it might be the least evil).

After a 2{{Diams}} reply, the 2{{Clubs}} intervenor passes with five diamonds or bids the 5 card suit, always the unknown one with 5-5. 

After a 2NT reply, the intervenor routinely bids the unknown suit. Both the anchor and the unknown major imply both majors with preference for the new one. Thus 3{{Hearts}} and 3{{Spades}} may be refined, such as by a strength difference with 3{{Spades}} stronger.

==See also==
*[[List of defenses to 1NT]]

==References==
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