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Lots of inaccurate shots (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hosts

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

'inaccurate shots' is the wordplay.
'inaccurate' is an anagram indicator.
'shots' is an anagram of 'HOSTS'.

'of' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for hosts that I've seen before include "Great numbers of party-givers" , "Shots at entertainers" , "Comperes" , "welcomers of guests" , "Multitudes" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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