Select group united by common interests (7)

I believe the answer is:

coterie

(Other definitions for coterie that I've seen before include "Select group" , "Set" , "Group, band" , "Small exclusive group of friends" , "Exclusive social circle" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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