Wordsmiths anagramming using list (9)

I believe the answer is:

linguists

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'wordsmiths' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being plural nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'anagramming using list' is the wordplay.
'anagramming' indicates anagramming the letters (I've seen 'anagram' mean this).
'using'+'list'='usinglist'
'usinglist' anagrammed gives 'LINGUISTS'.

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(Other definitions for linguists that I've seen before include "People skilled in languages" , "Polyglots" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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