Answer: braintrust

AnswerCrossword Clue
BRAINTRUSTNew Deal advisory group
BRAINTRUSTCertain advisers of F. D. R.
BRAINTRUSTF.D.R.'s advisers.
BRAINTRUSTFaith in one's smartness
BRAINTRUSTHigh-level advisory group
BRAINTRUSTThink-tank's kin
BRAINTRUSTThink-tank group