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Turned around in back row, tending to form new contacts! (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

network

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'form new contacts' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both groups as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?

'turned around in back row tending' is the wordplay.
'NETWORK' is hidden backwards within the letters.
However, I am uncertain how this is indicated.

'to' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for network that I've seen before include "Chain of interconnected computers" , "Could it be BBC" , "Web" , "Interconnected system of things or people" , "broadcasting group" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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