Who doesn't win varied roles? (5)

I believe the answer is:

loser

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'who doesn't win' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'varied roles?' is the wordplay.
'varied' indicates an anagram.
'roles' anagrammed gives 'LOSER'.

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(Other definitions for loser that I've seen before include "One who is always a failure" , "Unsuccessful contestant" , "Defeated contestant" , "Unsuccessful type" , "Someone who fails consistently" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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