Revolutionary rebel said to be handsome? (9)

I believe the answer is:

desirable

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'handsome?' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives. Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'revolutionary rebel said' is the wordplay.
'revolutionary' indicates an anagram.
'rebel'+'said'='rebelsaid'
'rebelsaid' anagrammed gives 'DESIRABLE'.

'to be' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for desirable that I've seen before include "handsome maybe" , "Worth having" , "Attractive" , "Sought-after - rebel aids (anag)" , "Pleasing" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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