Crossword Genius

Countertenor from Deal (town) (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

alto

'countertenor' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'from deal town' is the wordplay.
'from' indicates a hidden word.
'ALTO' is hidden in the letters of 'deal town'.

(Other definitions for alto that I've seen before include "Low female singing voice" , "Unisex vocal range" , "One who sings" , "Member of choir" , "Lowest female singing voice" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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