Crossword Genius

Tiara got damaged by this troublemaker (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

agitator

'this troublemaker' is the definition.
(agitator is a kind of troublemaker)

'tiara got damaged' is the wordplay.
'damaged' indicates an anagram.
'tiara'+'got'='tiaragot'
'tiaragot' anagrammed gives 'AGITATOR'.

'by' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for agitator that I've seen before include "One whipping up concern" , "One stirring up (things)" , "Agent provocateur" , "cause of trouble" , "one causing disturbance" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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