The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word ARTISTE
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More clues leading to the result ARTISTE
- Entertainer is treat when sozzled
- Performer one at rest moved around
- Performer’s way to penetrate clarinettist Shaw?
- I’ll be engaged in performing treats
- A professional performer rates it badly
- Entertainer set off after lorry, cape having fallen off the back
- Insiders from party listen for performer
- Attire's specially designed for performer
- One involved with extravagant treats?
- Cunning individual set out to be entertainer
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The straight part
We know that "entertainer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case entertainer = artiste.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ARTISTE mean?
ARTISTE noun- A public performer, especially of song or dance.
- Any person with artistic skill, such as a hairdresser or a cook.