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Star turn by rodents (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rats

'rodents' is the definition.
(I know this)

'star turn' is the wordplay.
'turn' is a reversal indicator.
'star' backwards is 'RATS'.

'by' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for rats that I've seen before include "Snoopy's imprecation - vermin" , "Heels" , "Annoyed expression" , "Oh no" , "Blast" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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