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Idly works like clay experts (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

potters

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'idly works' is the definition.
'potters' can be an answer for 'works' (pottering is a kind of working). I'm not certain of the 'idly' bit.

I don't understand the remainder of the clue.

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(Another definition for potters that I've seen is " Dawdles; clay workers".)

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