Military or political assistant (4)

I believe the answer is:

aide

(Other definitions for aide that I've seen before include "Idea (anag)" , "Confidential assistant or advisor" , "One to assist" , "one helping" , "Officer in attendance" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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