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Sweetheart is trying to acquire skill (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

artistry

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'skill' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'sweetheart is trying to acquire' is the wordplay.
'ARTISTRY' is hidden within the letters.
But, I am not sure how the hidden word is indicated.

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(Other definitions for artistry that I've seen before include "Finesse" , "Virtuosity - craftsmanship" , "The skill to create works of art" , "Creative skill learned by study and practice" , "Creative workmanship" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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