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Performer from start is teasing (7)

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I believe the answer is:

artiste

'performer' is the definition.
(artiste is a kind of performer)

'from start is teasing' is the wordplay.
'from' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'ARTISTE' is hidden in the letters of 'start is teasing'.

(Other definitions for artiste that I've seen before include "A sitter for creative person" , "Theatre performer" , "Tears it (anag.)" , "A sitter for a performer" , "Professional performer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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