Cryptic crossword clue
Minor secretary kept goal during depression 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word DEPENDANT

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The straight part
We know that "Minor" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case minor = dependant.
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What does DEPENDANT mean?

DEPENDANT noun
  1. A person who depends on another for support, particularly financial support (= US dependent).
DEPENDANT adjective
  1. Relying upon; depending upon.
  2. Having a probability that is affected by the outcome of a separate event.
  3. (of Scottish Gaelic, Manx and Irish verb forms) Used in questions, negative sentences and after certain particles and prepositions.
  4. Affecting the lower part of the body, such as the legs while standing up, or the back while supine.
  5. Hanging down.

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