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The Clue
OPEC, for one (6 letter answer)
The Answer
CARTEL
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Notes
The answer CARTEL is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 650 puzzles.
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Definition
CARTEL as a noun:
1. (trust, corporate trust, combine, cartel) = a consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition by controlling the production and distribution of a product or service; "they set up the trust in the hope of gaining a monopoly"