Assistant; flunkey (8)

I believe the answer is:

sidekick

(Other definitions for sidekick that I've seen before include "Assistant to a more dominant person (informal)" , "Fellow adventurer - partner or deputy" , "Close companion" , "mate" , "Buddy, constant companion" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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