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Least coy Blur devotees? (8)

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I believe the answer is:

acolytes

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'devotees?' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'least coy blur' is the wordplay.
'blur' indicates an anagram (blur can mean a confusion or mess).
'least'+'coy'='leastcoy'
'leastcoy' anagrammed gives 'ACOLYTES'.

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(Other definitions for acolytes that I've seen before include "Assistants or attendants" , "They assist the clergy in liturgical services" , "They assist priests in services" , "They assist priests or ministers in liturgical service" , "Cosy tale (anag) - followers" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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