Nobby types (6)

I believe the answer is:

nobles

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'nobby types' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being plural nouns.
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(Other definitions for nobles that I've seen before include "Members of the aristocracy" , "Titled peers of the realm" , "Dukes, earls and other titled chaps" , "Members of Lords" , "Men with titles like earls and lords" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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