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Types who might host lifeless parties? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

psychics

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'types' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being plural nouns.
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(Other definitions for psychics that I've seen before include "People with extrasensory powers, like mediums" , "People with occult powers like mediums" , "Mind-readers" , "They claim clairvoyance" , "They claim the ability to see the future" .)

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