The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word HEADHUNTED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does HEADHUNTED mean?
HEADHUNTED verb- To cut off, and preserve, the heads of one's enemies
- To actively recruit executive personnel
- To pitch at a batter's head.
- To use one's hockey stick to strike an opponent's head.