Old West crew (5)

I believe the answer is:

posse

(Other definitions for posse that I've seen before include "Troop at the service of a local sheriff" , "Band of lawmen" , "Body of constables" , "Group aiding lawman" , "Group supporting sheriff" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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