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Crowd of reporters (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

press

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'crowd' is the first definition.
(to press can mean to crowd around)

'reporters?' is the second definition.
(members of the press)

'of' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for press that I've seen before include "Forcibly enlist" , "Produce record" , "Ram" , "Harass; media" , "needed to avoid crooked racket" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent and The Times.
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