Cryptic crossword clue
Leaves about ten to play around in musical groups 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word QUINTETS

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What does QUINTETS mean?

QUINTETS noun
  1. A composition (a type of chamber music) in five parts (typically each a singer or instrumentalist, sometimes several musicians)
  2. A group of five musicians, fit to play such a piece of music together
  3. Any group of five members

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