Secretive group of plotters (5)

I believe the answer is:

cabal

(Other definitions for cabal that I've seen before include "Small party" , "Group of political intriguers" , "Caucus" , "Secret plot; clique" , "Clique of plotters" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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