The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word DIVA
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result DIVA
- Singer keen to make a comeback
- Opera-singer keen to make comeback
- Bring back enthusiastic opera singer
- Great singer takes most of bed
- Distinguished singer keen to make comeback
- Singer‘s keen on retiring
- Five stopping to help up drama queen
- Raised support without very noted portrayer of Desdemona, say
- Opera singer helping to make Verdi valued
- Briefly bed leading lady
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The straight part
We know that "Distinguished singer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case distinguished singer = diva.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does DIVA mean?
DIVA noun- Any female celebrity, usually a well known singer or actress.
- A person who may be considered or who considers herself (or by extension himself) much more important than others, has high expectations of others and who is extremely demanding and fussy when it comes to personal privileges.