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American occupying kerb bothered street performer? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

busker

'street performer?' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'american occupying kerb bothered' is the wordplay.
'american' becomes 'US' (United States).
'occupying' indicates putting letters inside (inserted letters occupy or enter the word).
'bothered' indicates an anagram.
'kerb' anagrammed gives 'bker'.
'us' put into 'bker' is 'BUSKER'.

(Other definitions for busker that I've seen before include "Street entertainer" , "Public entertainer" , "player in street" , "Street performer" , "Street musician" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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