Conspiracy (4)
'conspiracy' is the definition.
(a conspiracy is a secret plot)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for plot that I've seen before include "Connive" , "Secret scheme or plan" , "Conspiracy, secret plan" , "Area of ground; storyline" , "Scheme or small piece of land" .)
'conspiracy' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for cabal that I've seen before include "Secret plot or the people engaged in it" , "Conspiring group" , "Secret political clique or faction" , "Plotting group" , "Small group of (eg political) plotters" .)