Northern stars Basquiat recalled elevating shows (7)

I believe the answer is:

lacerta

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'northern stars' is the definition.
'lacerta' can be an answer for 'stars' (I've seen this before). I am not certain of the 'northern' bit.

'basquiat recalled elevating shows' is the wordplay.
'LACERTA' is hidden backwards in amongst the letters.
But, I am uncertain how this is indicated.

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(Another definition for lacerta that I've seen is " Stars".)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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