A social circle is a group of people who interact with each other and share similar interests. The term can be broken down into three parts: SPHERE (6 letters), CLIQUE (6 letters), and COTERIE (7 letters). A SPHERE is a group of people who are connected to each other in some way, such as through family or friends. A CLIQUE is a small, exclusive group of people who share common interests and activities. Finally, a COTERIE is a small, close-knit group of people who share similar values and beliefs. All three terms are used to describe a social circle.