Entertainer or tripe processor (7)

I believe the answer is:

pierrot

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'entertainer' is the definition.
(stock theatrical character)

'or tripe processor' is the wordplay.
'or tripe' can be anagrammed to 'PIERROT'.
However, I'm not sure how the anagram is indicated.

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(Other definitions for pierrot that I've seen before include "Clown from French pantomime with white face and costume - tripe or what?" , "Aged entertainer" , "In French panto, clown with white face and baggy costume" , "Period; incantation" , "Type of clown" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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