Is it ever right to bid game or slam in NoTrump when you might have a 4-4 fit in a major suit?

Is there any way to bid game in a major suit or NoTrump without the 25 points we constantly hear are necessary?

Ann Brown arrived on the Vineyard this summer following an off-season of bridge lessons from Claire J. Tornay of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

Eric Stricoff and Rhonda Cohen showed why they’re partners in cards as well as life at the Bridge Club of Martha’s Vineyard on July 23.

Q. 1—Sitting South and dealing, with no one vulnerable, you hold:

♠ A 10

♥ K Q 2

♦ Q 5 4 2

♣ Q 9 8 7