What does the cryptic crossword clue "A grim tortuous character performance (9)" mean?

The definition is "performance". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of AGRIM ("A grim") + ROLE (synonym of "character") [anagram: "tortuous"] = RIGMAROLE; definition: "performance" The answer is RIGMAROLE.

A grim tortuous character performance (9)

Guardian Cryptic #28938 | 10 Across | 2022-12-12 flower

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