Classic duplicate bid game or part score or sacrifice.
West and North will pass.
East 1NT with balanced 12-14, but some may upgrade to 1♦ with the intention of bidding 1N, but in position 3 less interesting than in position 1 and 2. 1N in position 3 where the chances of game are low, 1N is preemptive.
Over 1N South will either bid 2♣ if they have this as a Landy type bid to show both majors normally 4+/5+. It is risky with weak hands to do this and 2♥ would be safer. But here with only 5 losers it is could be worth taking the risk.
Over 2♥ West will pass
North has good support and shape, so may invite with 3♥ which South will raise to 4♥ that makes.
Over an East 1♦ opening South will bid 1♥
West will bid 2♦
North should bid to the level of fit and bid 3♥ .
East may bid 4♦ - his HCPs are working
South may bid 4♥ , if he does West will have to consider the sacrifice Vulnerable of 5♦ which may encourage N/S to bid 5♥ which should go off
So depending on the bidding could result in 2 ♥ 3♥ 4♦ 4♥ or 5♦ or even 5♥
The optimum is 5♦ with the likely double.
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