Crossword Genius

One contract for model (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ideal

'model' is the definition.
(ideal is a kind of model)

'one contract' is the wordplay.
'one' becomes 'I' (Roman numeral).
'contract' becomes 'deal' (I've seen this in another clue).
'i'+'deal'='IDEAL'

'for' is the link.

(Other definitions for ideal that I've seen before include "The best conceivable" , "Just perfect, couldn't be better" , "Standard of perfection or excellence" , "Model of ethical behaviour" , "immaculate" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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