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Conspiring clique (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cabal

(Other definitions for cabal that I've seen before include "Small group involved with intrigue" , "Group of political intriguers" , "Secret group of plotters" , "Group in plot" , "Intriguing group" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian and the LA Times.
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