This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 6, 2026 (11 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 8 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ _ _ _ T
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CONTRACT as a word: An agreement between two or more parties, to perform a specific job or work order, often temporary or of fixed duration and usually governed by a written agr...; (law) An agreement which the law will enforce in some way. A legally binding contract must contain at least one promise, i.e., a commitment or offer, by an o....
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