Athlete who's not contract-bound Crossword Clue

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CONTRACT (verb)
1. become smaller or draw together
2. enter into a contractual arrangement
CONTRACT (noun)
1. (contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make
2. a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid
ATHLETE (noun)
1. a person trained to compete in sports

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