Intriguing bunch of politicians (5)

I believe the answer is:

cabal

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'intriguing bunch' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for cabal that I've seen before include "Secret plot or the people engaged in it" , "secret council" , "Intriguing group" , "Small party" , "Secret group of plotters" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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