Contractor's figure (3)
I believe the answer is:
bid
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">contractor's figure</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this in another clue)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for bid that I've seen before include "Attempt, offer" , "Offer a sum of money to buy" , "Try" , "Offer (for); demand" , "Make offer for 20 Down" .)