Right-hand woman or man (4)

I believe the answer is:

aide

(Other definitions for aide that I've seen before include "Assistant to a more senior person" , "Helper" , "Personal assistant in the military" , "someone in assistance" , "Officer who acts as military assistant" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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