What does the cryptic crossword clue "Name in heading dead stupid, reason kept secret (6,6)" mean?

The definition is "secret". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of HEADINGDEAD ("heading dead") [anagram: "stupid,"] + N (abbreviation of "Name") = HIDDENAGENDA; definition: "reason kept secret" The answer is Hidden agenda.

Name in heading dead stupid, reason kept secret (6,6)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3145 | 20 Across | 2022-01-30 flower

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