Bad hat seen in opera (Scala) (6)
I believe the answer is:
rascal
'bad hat' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?
'in opera scala' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'RASCAL' is hidden within 'opera scala'.
'seen' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for rascal that I've seen before include "A mischievous and maybe dishonest person" , "A scoundrel or scamp" , "not one to be admired" , "Reprobate" , "Mischievous or cheeky person" .)