Make out contract (5)
I believe the answer is:
catch
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'make out' is the first definition.
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'contract' is the second definition.
(thesaurus)
(Other definitions for catch that I've seen before include "Hidden problem; trap" , "Seize; start burning" , "a sort of 22" , "Grab in mid-air" , "Grasp - overtake - overhear - surprise" .)