Like diaries with locks (7)

I believe the answer is:

private

(Other definitions for private that I've seen before include "Lowest ranking soldier" , "Rank, concealed" , "Whispered" , "Small missile; tuck" , "Secret - soldier of the lowest rank" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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