In which conspirators are getting together (7)

I believe the answer is:

cahoots

I'm afraid I can't explain this answer.

(Other definitions for cahoots that I've seen before include "Collusion" , "In - means colluding" , "In such agreement" , "League" , "(In) conspiracy" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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