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Ruse that helps player secure contract (5)

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trick

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(Other definitions for trick that I've seen before include "Subterfuge" , "Stratagem - part of card play" , "Fool" , "Deception or illusion" , "Hoax; knack" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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