1. clique or cabal.   heretic   founder   junta   kleptomaniac   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. a dwarf or a midget, underground spirit.   herpetologist   dupe   equestrian   gnome   Half-n-half Clue   3. person who starts a business or organization.   fancier   introvert   founder   insolvent   Half-n-half Clue   4. debauched or licentious person.   hypochondriac   gnome   libertine   dissident   Half-n-half Clue   5. fellow who is stupid.   felon   entrepreneur   dolt   emissary   Half-n-half Clue   6. amateur or person who superficially pursues fine arts.   dilettante   insomniac   emissary   equestrian   Half-n-half Clue   7. laymen.   entomologist   ecologist   laity   virago   Half-n-half Clue