What does the cryptic crossword clue "Arguably become startled with lush artist (6)" mean?

The definition is "artist". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TIS (synonym="‘arguably become startled’? – is this a reference to TIZZ, for tizzy? If so, there is a parts-of-speech problem; but if not, I have no other idea") + SOT (synonym="drunkard, ‘lush’") = TISSOT; definition: "artist" The answer is TISSOT.

Arguably become startled with lush artist (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29610 | 22 Down | 2025-02-05 flower

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