Entrenched network inside a government Crossword Clue
9 letters · New York Times · Friday, April 20, 2018 · 58-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, April 20, 2018.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 20, 2018 · 58-Across · 9 letters
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A large group of people, typically members of government agencies and the military, believed to have enduring political influence that is difficult for an administration that is voted into power to counter or dislodge.
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