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Coaches may turn to rust (6)

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I believe the answer is:

tutors

'coaches' is the definition.
(I know this)

'turn to rust' is the wordplay.
'turn' indicates anagramming the letters.
'to'+'rust'='torust'
'torust' anagrammed gives 'TUTORS'.

'may' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for tutors that I've seen before include "Private instructors" , "Teachers of individuals or small groups" , "Coaches" , "Private teachers for students" , "Mentors" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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