Solution for 28 May cryptic crossword clue

Thus her secretary has guides (6)

Solution – Ushers

This is a hidden word clue (see sidebar for more info on this type of clue).

The definition part of the clue – ie the bit that suggests the meaning for the solution is “guides” – and yes, ushers could be said to be guides in the sense that they lead someone to their seat in a movie theatre or church.

“has” is the indicator word that suggests there might be a hidden word.  You know that the solution has 6 letters so you look along the letters in the first 3 words to see what pops out.  A hidden word is almost always spread across two words – here it is across all 3.  Thus her secretary