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On ___ (without a contract) (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

spec

(Other definitions for spec that I've seen before include "on which one takes a gamble" , "Detailed design (colloq.)" , "work to be done" , "glasses?" , "Required standard of workmanship" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.
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