Clique
Clique (klēk) , noun
[French, from Old French cliquer to click. See Click, v. i.]
A narrow circle of persons associated by common interests or for the accomplishment of a common purpose; -- generally used in a bad sense.
Clique , intransitive verb
To To associate together in a clannish way; to act with others secretly to gain a desired end; to plot; -- used with together.