| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| combines | combination of persons for a common interest |
| combiner | combination of persons for a common interest |
| pack | set of persons with a common interest clique |
| ring | exclusive combination of persons for a selfish and often corrupt purpose (as to control a market) a wheat ring |
| syndicate | a combination of people for some common purpose to sell (eg an article) for simultaneous publication in a number of newspapers or periodicals |
| junto | a group of persons joined for a common purpose |
| phalanx | a number of individuals, especially persons united for a common purpose. |
| conference | a meeting of two or more persons for discussing matters of common concern |
