Crossword Genius

Dancer given part in Carmen, yet no fun looking back (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

fonteyn

'dancer' is the definition.
(I know that Fonteyn is a dancer)

'part in carmen yet no fun looking back' is the wordplay.
'part in' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'looking back' is a reversal indicator.
'nyetnof' is hidden in the letters of 'carmen yet no fun'.
'nyetnof' written backwards gives 'FONTEYN'.

'given' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for fonteyn that I've seen before include "Danseuse" , "'Margot ..., prima ballerina (7)'" , "Margot ..., iconic English ballerina" , "Dame Margot --, ballet dancer" , "Margot ..., English prima ballerina" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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