"character appearing blue"

This is a reversal clue - look for indicators like 'back', 'returned', 'up' (in down clues), or 'west' (in across clues)

Reverse the letters of a word from the clue

Answer: PAPASMURF | Definition: 'character appearing blue' | Wordplay: reversal/”reflective” of: FRUMP=”Dowdy type” around/”bedding” both of SAP=”fool” plus A (from surface)