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Most respected or senior member (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

doyen

(Other definitions for doyen that I've seen before include "Man who is the senior in his profession" , "respected figure" , "Respected expert" , "Most valued prof, eg" , "The most respected among experts" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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