A list published in Whitehall startles (3-4)

I believe the answer is:

all-star

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'a list published' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'in whitehall startles' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'ALL-STAR' can be found hidden inside 'whitehall startles'.

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(Other definitions for all-star that I've seen before include "Comprising only top performers" , "Featuring only celebrities" , "Entirely comprised of top players/actors" , "Composed wholly of top performers" , "Having a well-known cast" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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