Crossword Genius

Genuine contract by the sound of it (5)

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pukka

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'genuine' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for pukka that I've seen before include "Absolutely first class and genuine" , "not mock" , "that's for sure" , "Perfectly made (in India?)" , "Genuine (Anglo-Indian)" .)

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