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They don't get rid of the servants (9)

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retainers

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'servants' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for retainers that I've seen before include "Money deposits or servants to nobility" , "Family servants" , "Financial inducements" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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