Scorch spectators in general admission (5)

I believe the answer is:

singe

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'scorch' is the definition.
(I know that scorch can be written as singe)

'spectators in general admission' is the wordplay.
'SINGE' is hidden within the letters.
However, I'm uncertain how this is indicated.

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(Other definitions for singe that I've seen before include "Scorch lightly" , "Burn; ignes (anag.)" , "Burn the ends or edges of" , "Sear" , "Result of match accident" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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