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The remainder don't work (4)

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I believe the answer is:

rest

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This clue could be a double definition.

'the remainder' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'don't work' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

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(Other definitions for rest that I've seen before include "'Relax, pause from work (4)'" , "Take it easy, have a break" , "Others; cease work" , "Remainder; be inactive" , "Change is as good as this, they say" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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