Crossword Genius

Celebrated singer eager to return (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

diva

'celebrated singer' is the definition.

'eager to return' is the wordplay.
'eager' becomes 'avid' ('avid' can be a synonym of 'eager').
'to return' says the letters should be written in reverse.
'avid' backwards is 'DIVA'.

(Other definitions for diva that I've seen before include "Callas, say" , "Female opera star" , "demanding woman" , "For example Sutherland" , "Top opera singer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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