Dispense, perhaps, with second tenor after New York opera? (4)
I believe the answer is:
mete
This could be a double definition.
'dispense' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'with second tenor after new york opera?' is the second definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.
'perhaps' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for mete that I've seen before include "Apportion" , "Administer or hand out" , "Dispense, give (out)" , "Dish (out)" , "Dole (out)" .)