Helpmate (3,6)

I believe the answer is:

man friday

(Other definitions for man friday that I've seen before include "Male factotum" , "Reliable assistant" , "Robinson Crusoe's assistant" , "Title or name of Robinson Crusoe's servant" , "Servile attendant" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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