The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word ARCANA
I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result ARCANA
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The straight part
We know that "things being kept secret" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case things being kept secret = arcana.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ARCANA mean?
ARCANA noun- Specialized knowledge that is mysterious to the uninitiated.
- A mystery or deep secret.
- An elixir or secret remedy.