Cryptic crossword clue
Maintain head has adopted favoured uniform with hesitation 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word PERPETUATE

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The straight part
We know that "Maintain" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case maintain = perpetuate.
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 PERPETUATE mean?

PERPETUATE verb
  1. To make perpetual; to preserve from extinction or oblivion.
  2. To prolong the existence of.
PERPETUATE adjective
  1. Made perpetual; continued for an indefinite time.

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