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Playing one can cause a stir (5)

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I believe the answer is:

sitar

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'playing one' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't see how one could define the other.

'cause a stir' is the wordplay.
'a stir' anagrams to 'SITAR'.
Though, I am unsure how the anagram is indicated.

'can' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for sitar that I've seen before include "Stringed instrument of the subcontinent" , "music producer" , "It takes pluck" , "Long-necked musical instrument of India" , "Indian string instrument" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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