The tea lady? (4)
I believe the answer is:
char
This clue might be a double definition.
'the tea' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)
'lady?' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see a link between them that I don't see?
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for char that I've seen before include "Scorch: trout-like fish" , "Daily cleaner; burn" , "new island > fish with > prepared wood, say" , "Drink" , "(Work as a) cleaner" .)