Group with mortarboards (6)

I believe the answer is:

masons

(Other definitions for masons that I've seen before include "Stoneworkers - may be free" , "They work with stone and brick" , "Craftsmen working in stone" , "Workers with stone - may be Free" .)

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

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