The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word GATEPOST
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result GATEPOST
- Our mutual confidant?
- Opening feature gets a top novel
- Access letters from keeper of secrets?
- One that’s privy to secret tapes, got distributing?
- Impose a curfew on office of proverbial confidant
- Third party in tête-à-tête, where hanging takes place
- Proceeds to mail third party in confidence?
- One privy to secret supporter of opener
- Our mutual confidant
- Get a new job as agricultural supporter?
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The straight part
We know that "One that’s privy to secret" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one that’s privy to secret = gatepost.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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does GATEPOST mean?
GATEPOST noun- A vertical post from which a gate is hung/attached.