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Bill Hill, the thespian (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

actor

'the thespian' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'bill hill' is the wordplay.
'bill' becomes 'ac' (short for account).
'hill' becomes 'tor' (tor is a kind of hill).
'ac'+'tor'='ACTOR'

(Other definitions for actor that I've seen before include "Person performing on stage or screen" , "Cruise, e.g." , "For example, Colman" , "Dramatic artist" , "Croat (anag.)" .)

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