From what point starts the "hesitation clock"?

[pescetom]

I guess I'll have to re-read that commentary. :ph34r:

 

What it actually says is:

"The TD might also need to ask the offender what he meant to do when making the insufficient

bid. The TD should do this away from the table, to avoid creating UI. If the offender wants to

know whether a replacement call fulfills the conditions of Law 27B1 the TD should tell him, also

away from the table."

 

It's hard to see how anyone but SB will get to the point of wanting to know whether a replacement call fulfills the conditions of Law 27B1 and knowing that the TD will tell him if he asks but only then, unless the TD explains this peculiar situation inviting or leading questions.