They have special knowledge or ability (7)

I believe the answer is:

experts

(Other definitions for experts that I've seen before include "dabs" , "Hotshots" , "Forensic scientists, for example" , "Specialists" , "Boffins" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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