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Maybe train as a skilled worker (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

artisan

'a skilled worker' is the definition.
(artisan is a kind of skilled worker)

'maybe train as' is the wordplay.
'maybe' indicates an anagram.
'train'+'as'='trainas'
'trainas' anagrammed gives 'ARTISAN'.

(Other definitions for artisan that I've seen before include "one in command of craft?" , "Skilled workman" , "Skilled manual 17" , "Skilled craftsperson" , "crafty person?" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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