Cryptic crossword clue
Secretive, devious dark agenda encircles head of government, close to summit 5,3,6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 3 plus 6 letter word CLOAK AND DAGGER

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The straight part
We know that "Secretive" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case secretive = cloak and dagger.
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 CLOAK AND DAGGER mean?

CLOAK AND DAGGER adjective
  1. Marked by menacing furtive secrecy, often with a melodramatic tint or espionage involved.

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