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Ill-starred men of commerce (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

traders

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'men of commerce' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?

'ill-starred' is the wordplay.
'ill' is an anagram indicator.
'starred' anagrammed gives 'TRADERS'.

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(Other definitions for traders that I've seen before include "Dealers" , "businessmen" , "Sellers" .)

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