What does the cryptic crossword clue "From Hades, guilty criminal, first bum to make unwelcome appearance (4,3,4,4)" mean?

The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of REAR (synonym="bottom, bum") + HADES (synonym="HADES") + GUILTY (synonym="GUILTY") = REARITSUGLYHEAD The answer is REARITSUGLYHEAD.

From Hades, guilty criminal, first bum to make unwelcome appearance (4,3,4,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29180 | 4 Down | 2023-09-20 flower

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