Games reject quiet types (5)
I believe the answer is:
sorts
'types' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'games reject quiet' is the wordplay.
'games' becomes 'sports' (I've seen this before).
'reject' is a deletion indicator.
'quiet' becomes 'p' (music symbol for 'piano', ie soft or quiet).
'sports' with 'p' taken out is 'SORTS'.
(Other definitions for sorts that I've seen before include "Arranges in correct or desired sequence" , "Places in correct or desired sequence" , "Orders" , "Varieties" , "Kinds" .)