Vicious circle? Crossword Clue

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Vicious circle? Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
2. a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot)
(verb)
1. engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

VICIOUS (adjective)
1. having the nature of vice
2. marked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful
CIRCLE (noun)
1. an unofficial association of people or groups
2. a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island
CIRCLE (verb)
1. form or draw a circle around
2. move in a circular path above (someone or something)

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