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Which musical groups lack mesh? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nonets

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'groups lack mesh?' is the definition.
'nonets' can be an answer for 'groups' (I've seen this before). I'm not sure about the 'lack mesh?' bit.

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(Other definitions for nonets that I've seen before include "Group of players" , "Pieces of music for groups of nine" , "Groups of nine musicians" , "Compositions for nine players" , "musical pieces" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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