What does the cryptic crossword clue "Leading comic performer shows improvement (6)" mean?

The definition is "improvement". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). UP (abbreviation="Leading") + TURN (synonym="performer") = UPTURN; definition: "improvement" The answer is UPTURN.

Leading comic performer shows improvement (6)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17000 | 23 Down | 2022-12-29 flower

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