Cryptic crossword clue
Bum seated, a fanatic about to perform 4-3-3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word DOWN-AND-OUT

I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Bum" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bum = down-and-out.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does DOWN-AND-OUT mean?

DOWN-AND-OUT adjective
  1. In a condition of poverty or debility, especially as a result of experiencing a financial or personal setback.
DOWN-AND-OUT noun
  1. A down-and-outer.

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