Bid From a Live Auction, E.g. Not on the Telephone

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from California, Group 1149, Puzzle 4 (The Gold Rush).

Question is: Bid From a Live Auction, E.g. Not on the Telephone

and the answer is: INTHEROOM

Word Meaning:

IN THE ROOM — Being a party to confidential negotiations.

Definitions from Wiktionary.

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