... still on? Their playing's not ho- (5)

I believe the answer is:

inert

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(Other definitions for inert that I've seen before include "Not chemically reactive" , "Devoid of motion or change" , "Unable to move or resist motion" , "Disinclined to move" , "Motionless, still" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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