Duchesses and barons (6)

I believe the answer is:

nobles

(Other definitions for nobles that I've seen before include "Titled peers of the realm" , "Members of Lords" , "Dukes, earls and other titled chaps" , "Aristocrats" , "Members of the aristocracy" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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