Collective name given to Charles II's ministers Clifford, Ashley, Buckingham, Arlington and Lauderdale (5)

I believe the answer is:

cabal

(Other definitions for cabal that I've seen before include "secret council" , "Secret plot; clique" , "Group of conspirators" , "Group in plot" , "Intriguing group" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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