Reclusive star seen in dress circle (5)
I believe the answer is:
garbo
'reclusive star' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer. I also know that 'reclusive' relates to this answer.
'dress circle' is the wordplay.
'dress' becomes 'garb' (synonyms).
'circle' becomes 'o'.
'garb'+'o'='GARBO'
'seen in' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for garbo that I've seen before include "film star? Yes and no" , "Female player once" , "Swedish film star who wanted to be alone" , "Old film actress" , "Greta -, Swed. actress" .)