Contract winner, typically 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
WINNER (noun)
1. a person with a record of successes
2. the contestant who wins the contest

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