Gathering of 1-Down, like that found in the center of this puzzle (5)

I believe the answer is:

flock

(Other definitions for flock that I've seen before include "Congregation" , "A company of sheep" , "Group of sheep or birds" , "Bevy" , "A number of sheep" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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