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Barely fifty pistole for a word processor (6)

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I believe the answer is:

typist

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'for a word processor' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'barely fifty pistole' is the wordplay.
'TYPIST' is hidden within the letters.
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(Other definitions for typist that I've seen before include "Keyboard operator" , "Skilled keyboarder" , "Key worker" , "Old secretary" , "Someone paid to copy using a keyboard" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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