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Cast top layer, staying inside (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

players

'cast' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'top layer staying inside' is the wordplay.
'inside' indicates a hidden word.
'PLAYERS' is hidden within 'top layer staying'.

(Other definitions for players that I've seen before include "Performers" , "They participate in games" , "Team members" , "Actors" , "Musicians" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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