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Scary singer opening for another singer (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

melba

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This clue could be a double definition.

'scary singer opening' is the first definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'another singer' is the second definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'for' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for melba that I've seen before include "singer from down under" , "Australian operatic soprano, d. 1931" , "great soprano" , "Peach -, ice cream dish" , "Dame Nellie --, Australian soprano" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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