Could they make reactors explode? (8)

I believe the answer is:

creators

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'could they' is the definition.
The definition suggests an adverb but the answer is not.

'reactors explode?' is the wordplay.
'explode?' is an anagram indicator (I've seen 'exploding' mean this).
'reactors' with letters rearranged gives 'CREATORS'.

'make' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for creators that I've seen before include "Initiators" , "Makers of reactors (8)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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