Portrayer of Bond and Blanc Crossword Clue

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

PORTRAYER (noun)
1. a painter or drawer of portraits
BOND (verb)
1. stick to firmly
2. create social or emotional ties
BOND (noun)
1. (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial
2. a certificate of debt (usually interest-bearing or discounted) that is issued by a government or corporation in order to raise money; the issuer is required to pay a fixed sum annually until maturity and then a fixed sum to repay the principal

Hint 2: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
CIGAR

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