The others showered in a discreet manner (10)

I believe the answer is:

restrained

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'in a discreet manner' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'the others showered' is the wordplay.
'the others' becomes 'rest' (eg the rest of a group).
'showered' becomes 'rained' (showers of rain).
'rest'+'rained'='RESTRAINED'

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(Other definitions for restrained that I've seen before include "Checked" , "Deprived of freedom" , "Held back" , "Calm" , "Reserved, dispassionate" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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