Cryptic crossword clue
Fanatic leader standing on crate 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word HEADBANGER

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The straight part
We know that "Fanatic" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fanatic = headbanger.
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 HEADBANGER mean?

HEADBANGER noun
  1. One who dances by violently shaking the head in time to the music.
  2. (by extension) One who enjoys heavy metal (rock) music, to which this sort of dance is usually performed.
  3. A mad or eccentric person.
  4. A kind of chin-up or pull-up exercise where the head is kept in line with the bar.

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