What does the cryptic crossword clue "Secret family keep for a purpose (11)" mean?

The definition is "Secret". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CLAN (synonym="family") + DESTINE (synonym="keep for a purpose") = CLANDESTINE; definition: "Secret" The answer is CLANDESTINE.

Secret family keep for a purpose (11)

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