What does the cryptic crossword clue "Performer at the top or scoundrels rising to it (4)" mean?

The definition is "Performer". The wordplay uses a reversal. RATS (reversal="”scoundrels” reversed/”rising”") = STAR; definition: "Performer" The answer is STAR.

Performer at the top or scoundrels rising to it (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29369 | 5 Down | 2024-04-29 flower

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