Puts a shift in and scores (5)

I believe the answer is:

tries

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'scores' is the definition.
(scores a try in rugby)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for tries that I've seen before include "Attempts" , "Scoring moves in rugby" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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