Crossword Genius

Couple hosting posh party (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

duo

'couple' is the definition.
('duo' can be a synonym of 'couple')

'hosting posh party' is the wordplay.
'hosting' is an insertion indicator.
'posh' becomes 'u' (abbreviation for upper-class - opposite to non-u).
'party' becomes 'do' (do is a kind of party).
'u' going into 'do' is 'DUO'.

(Other definitions for duo that I've seen before include "They might play" , "Pair of singers" , "rejected Arab's lute" , "Brace" , "Music for two" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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