Hush-hush contract, for short Crossword Clue

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HUSH-HUSH (adjective)
1. conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
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

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