What does the cryptic crossword clue "Exaggerated profiles rate a circus 'poor' (11)" mean?

The definition is "Exaggerated profiles". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of RATEACIRCUS ("rate a circus") [anagram: "'poor'"] = CARICATURES; definition: "Exaggerated profiles" The answer is CARICATURES.

Exaggerated profiles rate a circus 'poor' (11)

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