Cryptic crossword clue
Intriguing group in California, not well after a ruin 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word CAMARILLA

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The straight part
We know that "Intriguing group" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case intriguing group = camarilla.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CAMARILLA mean?

CAMARILLA noun
  1. A secret, usually sinister, group of conspiring advisors close to the leadership; a cabal.

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