-marine, -way, -contractor, they all start below (3)

I believe the answer is:

sub

(Other definitions for sub that I've seen before include "Underwater craft" , "An advance against income" , "Warship; membership fee" , "Navy vessel" , "Reserve (abbr)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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