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For each erstwhile player (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

performer

'player' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'for each erstwhile' is the wordplay.
'for each' becomes 'per' (per person).
'erstwhile' becomes 'former' (synonyms).
'per'+'former'='PERFORMER'

(Other definitions for performer that I've seen before include "clown possibly" , "Such as a musician or actor" , "star?" , "Entertainer" , "Eg 9 [ACTRESS]" .)

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