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Retired player, demanding type? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

exactor

'demanding type?' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'retired player' is the wordplay.
'retired' becomes 'ex'.
'player' becomes 'actor' (synonyms).
'ex'+'actor'='EXACTOR'

(Other definitions for exactor that I've seen before include "He demands payment" , "demanding sort" , "One demands" , "One demanding and obtaining (something from someone)" , "Individual demanding" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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