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Makes only some learn something (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

earns

'makes' is the definition.
(as in making money)

'only some learn something' is the wordplay.
'only some' indicates a hidden word.
'EARNS' can be found hidden inside 'learn something'.

(Other definitions for earns that I've seen before include "Merits through work" , "Makes - deserves (by one's efforts)" , "Acquires by effort" , "Grosses" , "makes money" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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