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Elite squad (5)

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cadre

'elite squad' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for cadre that I've seen before include "Group of revolutionaries" , "Nucleus of trained fighters" , "Tight-knit military unit" , "team" , "Raced around with basic military unit" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian and The Wall Street Journal.
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