Seat rows (5)

I believe the answer is:

tiers

(Other definitions for tiers that I've seen before include "aprons for kids" , "Layers or thicknesses" , "Tries (anag.)" , "Layers of rites" , "More than one bank" .)

I've seen this clue in The Star Tribune.

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