What does the cryptic crossword clue "Assessor crept in so cunningly (9)" mean?

The definition is "Assessor". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of CREPTINSO ("crept in so") [anagram: "cunningly"] = INSPECTOR; definition: "Assessor" The answer is INSPECTOR.

Assessor crept in so cunningly (9)

Guardian Cryptic #25225 | 25 Across | 2011-01-21 flower

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