Didn't get to play (3)
I believe the answer is:
sat
'didn't get to play' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for sat that I've seen before include "part of the weekend" , "Took a seat and posed for a portrait" , "Was in session" , "Was sitting" , "Pulled up a 29 down" .)