What does the cryptic crossword clue "Campaigner having a certain appeal in more basic setting (8)" mean?

The definition is "Campaigner". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). SA (synonym="SA") in CRUDER (synonym="CRUDER") = CRUSADER; definition: "Campaigner" The answer is CRUSADER.

Campaigner having a certain appeal in more basic setting (8)

Times Cryptic #28585 | 8 Down | 2023-04-24 flower

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