What does the cryptic crossword clue "In US, however, contract covers most of unforeseen development (9)" mean?

The definition is "In US,however". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). TWIS (synonym="TWIS") in LEASE (synonym="LEASE") = LEASTWISE The answer is LEASTWISE.

In US, however, contract covers most of unforeseen development (9)

Times Cryptic #28714 | 12 Across | 2023-09-21 flower

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