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Those joining together to oust Welsh leaders (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

elders

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'leaders' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being plural nouns.
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(Other definitions for elders that I've seen before include "Better and wiser people?" , "Church officers and small trees" , "plants?" , "Senior trees?" , "Senior members of tribe" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.
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