Cryptic crossword clue
Secretly, for no special reason, suppressing new conflict 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word INWARDLY

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The straight part
We know that "Secretly" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case secretly = inwardly.
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 INWARDLY mean?

INWARDLY adverb
  1. In an inward manner; on the inside or to oneself.
  2. Completely, fully.

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