Character of the wild coast (5)

I believe the answer is:

tosca

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'character of' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'wild coast' is the wordplay.
'wild' indicates an anagram.
'coast' anagrammed gives 'TOSCA'.

'the' is the link.

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(Other definitions for tosca that I've seen before include "Opera at Ascot?" , "musical work" , "Leaping opera heroine" , "role for diva" , "Coats off for Pucccni's opera" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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