Cryptic crossword clue
Secretary — person with importance that tops the pile? 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word PAPERWEIGHT

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The straight part
We know that "that tops the pile" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case that tops the pile = paperweight.
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 PAPERWEIGHT mean?

PAPERWEIGHT noun
  1. A small, decorative, somewhat weighty object placed on one or more pieces of paper to keep them from fluttering away.
  2. Any object used for this purpose.
  3. A useless piece of equipment.

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