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The Clue
Trained groups (6 letter answer)
The Answer
CADRES
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Notes
The answer CADRES is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 850 puzzles.
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Core groups
Inner circles
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Bare-bones military units
Core groups of potential leaders
Definition
CADRE as a noun:
1. (cell, cadre) = a small unit serving as part of or as the nucleus of a larger political movement
2. a nucleus of military personnel capable of expansion