Cryptic crossword clue
Sketch-writer maybe supporting office secretary in record-keeping role? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Sketch-writer maybe" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sketch-writer maybe = profiler.
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 PROFILER mean?

PROFILER noun
  1. A mechanical device that cuts complex, irregular shapes by tracing a pattern.
  2. A person who creates a profile for something or someone, especially a psychological profile for an unknown criminal.
  3. A software program that measures the performance of different portions of another program in order to locate bottlenecks.

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