Pack of schemers (5)

I believe the answer is:

cabal

(Other definitions for cabal that I've seen before include "Intriguing group" , "Secret political clique or faction" , "Clique of plotters" , "Conspiring group" , "Camp" .)

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

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