The —, 1963 novel by Mary McCarthy (5)

I believe the answer is:

group

(Other definitions for group that I've seen before include "A number of elements with something in common (50" , "Clique" , "Assemble" , "Crew" , "Unit comprising several members" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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