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Hide trial as a recorded audition (6,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

screen test

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'a recorded audition' is the definition.
'screen test' can be an answer for 'audition' (screen test is a kind of audition). I'm not sure about the 'a recorded' bit.

'hide trial' is the wordplay.
'hide' becomes 'screen' (I've seen this in another clue).
'trial' becomes 'test' (synonyms).
'screen'+'test'='SCREEN-TEST'

'as' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for screen test that I've seen before include "Film audition" , "trial for players" , "Film actor trial" , "in which player is evaluated" , "What might precede filming" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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