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Twentieth century artist, a sizzler? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bacon

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This clue might be a double definition.

'twentieth century artist' is the first definition.
'Bacon' can be an answer for 'artist' (painter Francis Bacon). I am not certain of the 'twentieth century' bit.

'a sizzler?' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

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(Other definitions for bacon that I've seen before include "Irish-born painter" , "Francis --, Irish painter" , "Cured pig-meat" , "Meat one can bring home" , "gammon" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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