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Some complain at Italy holding back drama queen (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

titania

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'drama queen' is the definition.
'Titania' can be an answer for 'queen' (fairy queen). I am not sure about the 'drama' bit.

'some complain at italy holding back' is the wordplay.
'some' indicates a hidden word (some parts of the word are used).
'back' says the letters should be written backwards.
'ainatit' is hidden within 'complain at italy holding'.
'ainatit' back-to-front is 'TITANIA'.

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(Other definitions for titania that I've seen before include "Bottom attracts me" , "Shakespeare's queen of the fairies" , "Bottom fan" , "asinine lover" , "Oberon's better half?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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