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Young hoodlums finally leaving shopping centre (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mall

'shopping centre' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for mall that I've seen before include "Public walk" , "Large enclosed shopping area" , "Mercantile centre" , "Retail complex" , "Shopping precinct" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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