On ___ (without a contract) Crossword Clue

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On ___ (without a contract) Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

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
WITHOUT (conjunction)
1. Unless; except; — introducing a clause.
WITHOUT (adverb)
1. On or art the outside; not on the inside; not within; outwardly; externally.

Hint 3: Anagram

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