They eliminate deciding games (7)

I believe the answer is:

rubbers

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'they' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are plural nouns.
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(Other definitions for rubbers that I've seen before include "sections of bridge" , "Many sets of tennis" , "shoes?" , "They remove lead" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.

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