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Middle Eastern capital picked up lots of gossip (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

anas

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'lots of gossip' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both groups as well as being plural nouns.
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I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sunday Times.
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