What does the cryptic crossword clue "Placatory style of professional stage performer (4-5)" mean?

The definition is "professional stage performer". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of PLACATORY = PLAYACTOR; definition: "professional stage performer" The answer is PLAYACTOR.

Placatory style of professional stage performer (4-5)

Guardian Cryptic #22024 | 3 Down | 2000-10-09 flower

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