Facetious term for an actor (8)

I believe the answer is:

thespian

(Other definitions for thespian that I've seen before include "Theatrical type" , "Stage actor" , "Theatrical performer" , "Tree, say" , "A formal actor" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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