Exec’s underling Crossword Clue

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Exec’s underling Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer
2. someone who acts as assistant

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

EXEC (noun)
1. the chief executive department of the United States government
UNDERLING (noun)
1. an assistant subject to the authority or control of another

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