Cryptic crossword clue
Everyday performer, having a lot of fresh sprouts? sign of Christmas

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word BUDDY HOLLY

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

The straight part
We know that "Everyday performer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case everyday performer = buddy holly.
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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