What does the cryptic crossword clue "Appear just if seamer proves unreliable (4,4)" mean?

The definition is "Appear just". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of IFSEAMER ("if seamer") [anagram: "proves"] = SEEMFAIR; definition: "Appear just" The answer is SEEMFAIR.

Appear just if seamer proves unreliable (4,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29300 | 23 Across | 2024-02-08 flower

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