People for whom a "no contact" rule might apply (4)

I believe the answer is:

exes

(Other definitions for exes that I've seen before include "Spouses once" , "Financial allowances" , "former union members" , "Former partners" , "divorcees?" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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