The "A" in many degrees (4)

I believe the answer is:

arts

(Other definitions for arts that I've seen before include "Products of human creativity" , "Master of --" , "Literature, music etc." , "Anagram of 19" , "they may be performing" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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