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In the vaguest sense, one being entertained (5)

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guest

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'one being entertained' is the definition.
The answer is a person as well as being a singular noun. This is suggested by the definition.

'in the vaguest sense' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'GUEST' is hidden within 'vaguest sense'.

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(Other definitions for guest that I've seen before include "Caller" , "Visitant" , "Visitor to whom hospitality is extended" , "Recipient of hospitality" , "Person entertained by host" .)

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