The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word TROUPE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result TROUPE
- Company of actors move in large numbers, we hear
- Actors on tour platoon picked up
- Figure of speech used around university group
- Company of soldiers in hearing
- Company relocating to Peru
- A short time before Penny is found in a debauched fellow’s company
- Theatrical company texted you to appear in A Figure of Speech
- Band in detailed rug containing first of roses
- Group of actors in rep, out swimming
- Group of actors in rep out for a change
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The straight part
We know that "Group of actors" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case group of actors = troupe.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does TROUPE mean?
TROUPE noun- A company of, often touring, actors, singers or dancers.
- Any group of people working together on a shared activity.
- To tour with a troupe.