Worker (9)
'worker' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for operative that I've seen before include "Having force - skilled worker" , "Worker in manufacturing" , "Significant" , "American detective" , "secret agent" .)
'worker' is the definition.
(I know that operator is a type of worker)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for operator that I've seen before include "Person who directs or controls, machine say (8)." , "Manipulator" , "Switchboard employee" , "Wheeler-dealer - telephonist" , "Driver" .)
'worker' is the definition.
(I know that employee is a type of worker)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for employee that I've seen before include "Salaried worker" , "in work" , "Person in office" , "Company worker" , "Someone on the payroll" .)
'worker' is the definition.
(earner is a kind of worker)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for earner that I've seen before include "Something making a good profit (colloq.)" , "Someone, or something, that provides income" , "way to make money" , "A worker for money" , "Person bringing in" .)