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David loses head over talented performer (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

diva

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'talented performer' is the definition.
'diva' can be an answer for 'performer' (diva is a kind of performer). I'm not certain of the 'talented' bit.

'david loses head over' is the wordplay.
'loses head' means to remove the first letter.
'over' says the letters should be written in reverse.
'david' with its initial letter removed is 'avid'.
'avid' reversed gives 'DIVA'.

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(Other definitions for diva that I've seen before include "Operatic ego" , "fat lady?" , "demanding woman" , "Female opera star" , "Distinguished female singer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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