Cryptic crossword clue
Mistrusted heads of state unite with alacrity, holding court 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SUSPECTED

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The straight part
We know that "Mistrusted" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case mistrusted = suspected.
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 SUSPECTED mean?

SUSPECTED verb
  1. To imagine or suppose (something) to be true, or to exist, without proof.
  2. To distrust or have doubts about (something or someone).
  3. To believe (someone) to be guilty.
  4. To have suspicion.
  5. To look up to; to respect.
SUSPECTED adjective
  1. Believed to be a cause or at fault.

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