Grouped together in plot around illegal scheme (9)
I believe the answer is:
bracketed
'grouped together' is the definition.
'bracketed' can be an answer for 'grouped' (bracketing is a kind of grouping). I'm unsure of the 'together' bit.
'plot around illegal scheme' is the wordplay.
'plot' becomes 'bed' (bed is a kind of plot).
'around' indicates putting letters inside.
'illegal scheme' becomes 'racket' (I've seen this before).
'bed' enclosing 'racket' is 'BRACKETED'.
'in' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
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