What does the cryptic crossword clue "Assistant ref's upset with anecdote (11)" mean?

The definition is "Assistant". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of REF (synonym="… upset with …") + ANECDOTE (synonym="ANECDOTE") = CONFEDERATE The answer is CONFEDERATE.

Assistant ref's upset with anecdote (11)

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