Frameworks (6 letters)

{ Answer }

CADRES

{ Related Clues }

Nuclei
Core groups
Inner circles
Nuclei of experts
Skeleton crews
Trained groups
Training groups
Military-unit starters
Bare-bones military units
Core groups of potential leaders

{ Tags }

bare, bones, cadres, circles, core, crews, experts, frameworks, groups, inner, leaders, military, nuclei, potential, skeleton, starters, trained, training, unit, units

{ Notes }

The answer CADRES is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 850 puzzles.

{ Definition }

CADRE as a noun:

1. (cell, cadre) = a small unit serving as part of or as the nucleus of a larger political movement

2. a nucleus of military personnel capable of expansion