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Honest people? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ones

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'people?' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are plural nouns, I can't understand how one could define the other.

'honest' is the wordplay.
'ONES' is hidden within the letters.
But, I'm unsure how this is indicated.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for ones that I've seen before include "(Of ship) returning to port of origin" , "Singletons" , "Singles" , "Individuals" , "1 & 1 & 1" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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