What does the cryptic crossword clue "Reportedly next in line's bearing (3)" mean?

The definition is "bearing". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). AIR (sounds like "next in line's") [homophone: "Reportedly"]; definition: "bearing" The answer is AIR.

Reportedly next in line's bearing (3)

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