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What an actress may make so as to charm? (8)

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entrance

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'charm?' is the definition.
(entrance can mean to charm or bewitch)

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(Other definitions for entrance that I've seen before include "Charm - one's way in" , "appearance" , "Charm, delight" , "Captivate on way in ?" , "Way in - fascinate" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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