Worker (8)
'worker' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire 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've seen this before)
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" .)