Cryptic crossword clue
Man Friday that usually has the 24 on 5 or 10 5,4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 4 letter word RIGHT HAND

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What does RIGHT HAND mean?

RIGHT HAND adjective
  1. Of, relating to, or located on the right
  2. Designed for use by the right hand
  3. In the direction or orientation to the right-hand rule (a right-hand thread)

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