An organised body of professional applauders in French theatres and opera houses (6)

I believe the answer is:

claque

(Other definitions for claque that I've seen before include "Group of followers hired to applaud at a performance" , "Hired-applause team" , "Group of hired applauders" , "Group of people hired to applaud something" , "Supporters" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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