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Can’t a research showcase a star? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

antares

'a star?' is the definition.
(star in the constellation of Scorpius)

'can't a research showcase' is the wordplay.
'ANTARES' is hidden within the letters.
However, I'm unsure how this is indicated.

(Other definitions for antares that I've seen before include "brilliant point" , "Red supergiant star in Scorpio; nae star (anag.)" , "RS [RED STAR]" , "Red supergiant star in Scorpius" , "Star reddened" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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