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Performer in part is terrible (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

artiste

'performer' is the definition.
(an artiste is a performer or entertainer)

'in part is terrible' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'ARTISTE' can be found hidden inside 'part is terrible'.

(Other definitions for artiste that I've seen before include "Attires (anag.)" , "Player" , "Attires like entertainer" , "A sitter for creative person" , "Trouper" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph and The Sun.
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