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Stand up before someone tips those held in reserve (4)

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subs

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(Other definitions for subs that I've seen before include "Players in reserve" , "Reserves at football (sl.)" , "Advance payments" , "Underwater vessels (abbr)" , "vehicles" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Crosaire) and the Irish Times.
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