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Association of people a guest might join (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

league

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'association' is the definition.
(I know that league is a type of association)

'people a guest might join' is the wordplay.
'LEAGUE' is hidden in amongst the letters.
However, I am uncertain how the hidden word is indicated.

'of' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for league that I've seen before include "Union - measure" , "Old measure of distance, about 3 miles" , "Group of countries in mutual cooperation" , "Association - old measure of distance" , "Association of states or sports teams" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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