Play-for-pay (3)

I believe the answer is:

pro

(Other definitions for pro that I've seen before include "Competent person" , "Favouring the professional" , "In favour of; advantage" , "Athelete who plays for pay" , "Golf expert" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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