They certainly put you in your place! (6)

I believe the answer is:

ushers

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'they' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are plural nouns.
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(Other definitions for ushers that I've seen before include "Escorts" , "Court officials" , "They escort people to seats" , "Wedding helpers" , "Theatre attendants" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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