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Performer discards attires (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

artiste

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'performer' is the definition.
(artiste is a kind of performer)

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(Other definitions for artiste that I've seen before include "professional dancer?" , "Trouper" , "Entertainer, singer or dancer" , "Person playing" , "Attires like entertainer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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