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Creative sort in Dire Straits mostly? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

artist

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'creative sort' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'dire straits mostly?' is the wordplay.
'dire' indicates anagramming the letters.
'mostly?' means to remove the last letter (I've seen 'mostly' mean this).
'straits' with its final letter taken off is 'strait'.
'strait' with letters rearranged gives 'ARTIST'.

'in' is the link.

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(Other definitions for artist that I've seen before include "Old learned man" , "Skilful, imaginative, performer" , "Craftsman" , "Painter, sculptor or skilled musician" , "Expert" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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