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Small group not heard (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

knot

'small group' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'not heard' is the wordplay.
'heard' shows a homophone (sound like).
'not' sounds like 'KNOT'.

(Other definitions for knot that I've seen before include "Tight cluster (of people)" , "To secure < > bird" , "Entwine" , "Small sandpiper - speed at sea - hitch" , "Tether" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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