Cryptic crossword clue
Having assessed, trustee replaced headmaster who was revered 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 plus 1 letter word TREASURED -

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The straight part
We know that "revered" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case revered = treasured -.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does TREASURED - mean?

TREASURED - verb
  1. (of a person or thing) To consider to be precious; to value highly.
  2. To store or stow in a safe place.
  3. To enrich.
TREASURED - adjective
  1. Valued (especially having a personal value)

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