Cryptic crossword clue
A plan around year’s end followed by one in seat, military official 4,2,4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 2 plus 4 letter word AIDE DE CAMP

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The straight part
We know that "military official" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case military official = aide de camp.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does AIDE DE CAMP mean?

AIDE DE CAMP noun
  1. A military officer who serves as an adjutant to a higher ranking officer, prince or other high political dignitary.

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