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Their play won't earn them money (8)

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amateurs

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(Other definitions for amateurs that I've seen before include "They're enthusiastic" , "sporting types" , "They play for love of the game" , "inept lot?" , "Non-professionals" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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