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Topless operatic hero in swinging party? (4)

Ross

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orgy

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'party?' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for orgy that I've seen before include "wild spree" , "Excessive indulgence" , "Wild self-indulgent party" , "overindulgence" , "Excess" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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