The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word NO-TRUMP
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result NO-TRUMP
- The kind of contract that many left-wing Americans desire?
- Call from the US electorate?
- Call from Democrat opposing the President?
- Bid type that’s top — not bottom!
- Democratic slogan for bridge contract?
- 1 across call a vote for the negative Republican candidate?
- Disbelief expressed — Tory leader behind the bid
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The straight part
We know that "kind of contract" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case kind of contract = no-trump.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does NO-TRUMP mean?
NO-TRUMP noun- A declaration, in bridge and similar games, that a hand is to be played without a trump suit.