Exclusive circle (7)

I think it could be either:

coterie

ingroup

'exclusive circle' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for coterie that I've seen before include "Exclusive circle of people, clique" , "Small exclusive group of people" , "Group, band" , "Select group" , "Exclusive circle of people with common purpose" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian and The Sun.

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