Tempter who can make you a present (7)

I believe the answer is:

serpent

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'tempter' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are singular nouns.
Maybe you can see an association between them that I don't see?

'can make you a present' is the wordplay.
'can make you' indicates an anagram.
'present' anagrammed gives 'SERPENT'.

'who' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for serpent that I've seen before include "Large snake, dragon" , "the first lady found beguiling" , "Limbless reptile" , "exhibit at zoo" , "Fruit supplier" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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