Crossword Genius

No pros, when transported, use a tram (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

amateurs

'no pros' is the definition.

'transported use a tram' is the wordplay.
'transported' indicates anagramming the letters.
'use'+'a'+'tram'='useatram'
'useatram' with letters rearranged gives 'AMATEURS'.

'when' is the link.

(Other definitions for amateurs that I've seen before include "inept lot?" , "They play for love of the game" , "Non-professionals" , "sporting types" , "Non-pros" .)

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