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The performer rates it differently (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

artiste

'the performer' is the definition.
(an artiste is a performer or entertainer)

'rates it differently' is the wordplay.
'differently' indicates an anagram.
'rates'+'it'='ratesit'
'ratesit' anagrammed gives 'ARTISTE'.

(Other definitions for artiste that I've seen before include "A sitter for a performer" , "A sitter for creative person" , "Attires (anag.)" , "Person playing" , "Attires like entertainer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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