Cryptic crossword clue
Arrest old boys and rich influential people 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word NABOBS

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The straight part
We know that "rich influential people" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rich influential people = nabobs.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does NABOBS mean?

NABOBS noun
  1. An Indian ruler within the Mogul empire.
  2. (by extension) Someone of great wealth or importance.
  3. (by extension) A person with a grandiose style or manner.

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