Former cabinet secretary Chao (6)

I believe the answer is:

elaine

(Other definitions for elaine that I've seen before include "Name" , "-- Paige, singer/actress" , "Mother of sir Galahad" , "Woman" , "Girl" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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