Artist showing reformed characteristics (6)

I believe the answer is:

traits

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'characteristics' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'artist showing reformed' is the wordplay.
'artist' anagrams to 'TRAITS'.
But, I am not sure how the anagram is indicated.

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(Other definitions for traits that I've seen before include "Identifying features or qualities" , "Artist (anag.)" , "Identifying characteristics" , "Characteristics, distinguishing qualities" , "Personality characteristics" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.

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