What does the cryptic crossword clue "Doesn't win seat, when in a state of utter perplexity (2,4,4,3)" mean?

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Doesn't win seat, when in a state of utter perplexity (2,4,4,3)

Guardian Cryptic #26592 | 8 Down | 2015-06-08 flower

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