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Idiots providing clue for Women's Institute? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

halfwits

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'idiots' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being plural nouns.
Maybe you can see an association between them that I don't see?

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I've seen this clue in The Times.
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