A whole bunch of people in a row (5)

I believe the answer is:

melee

(Other definitions for melee that I've seen before include "A confused fight or muddle" , "Confused conflict, affray" , "Scrimmage" , "A confused free-for-all" , "Affray; muddled group" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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