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I start to tie up the painter (6)

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I believe the answer is:

artist

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'painter' is the definition.
(painter is an example)

'i start to tie up the' is the wordplay.
'i start' can be anagrammed to 'ARTIST'.
Though, I am not clear how the anagram is indicated.

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(Other definitions for artist that I've seen before include "eg Monet" , "A painter, sculptor or other creative person" , "One engaged in painting" , "Painter, sculptor or skilled musician" , "Painter; performer" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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