Cryptic crossword clue
Quiet king signs contracts 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SHRINKS

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The straight part
We know that "contracts" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case contracts = shrinks.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SHRINKS mean?

SHRINKS noun
  1. Shrinkage; contraction; recoil.
  2. (sometimes derogatory) A psychiatrist or psychotherapist.
  3. Loss of inventory, for example due to shoplifting or not selling items before their expiration date.
SHRINKS verb
  1. To cause to become smaller.
  2. To become smaller; to contract.
  3. To cower or flinch.
  4. To draw back; to withdraw.
  5. To withdraw or retire, as from danger.
  6. To move back or away, especially because of fear or disgust.

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