brains of the outfit (10)

I believe the answer is:

mastermind

(Other definitions for mastermind that I've seen before include "Person conceiving a project - TV programme" , "Person with outstanding intellect" , "TV knowledge contest" , "Brainy TV quiz" , "Criminal genius" .)

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