Rodent star turn (4)

I believe the answer is:

rats

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'rodent star turn' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'star turn' is the wordplay.
'turn' says the letters should be written backwards.
'star' reversed gives 'RATS'.

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(Other definitions for rats that I've seen before include "Blast" , "Snoopy's imprecation - vermin" , "(Hunts) rodents - expression of irritation" , "deserters" , "Damn" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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