Power leaving women's crew (5)

I believe the answer is:

eight

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'crew' is the definition.
(an eight-person rowing team)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for eight that I've seen before include "Chaps having row" , "Rowing boat crew" , "Where arrogance is needed" , "4 x 2" , "Set of rowers" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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