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Promise to train sportsman, maybe (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

semipro

'sportsman maybe' is the definition.

'promise to train' is the wordplay.
'to train' indicates anagramming the letters (to train can mean to grow something into a shape).
'promise' is an anagram of 'SEMIPRO'.

(Other definitions for semipro that I've seen before include "part-timer" , "he may take part for money" , "One not giving up the day job" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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