Crossword Genius

Woman Caesar’s salutation upset (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

eva

'woman' is the definition.
(woman's name)

'caesar's salutation upset' is the wordplay.
'caesar's salutation' becomes 'ave' (Roman greeting).
'upset' is a reversal indicator.
'ave' in reverse letter order is 'EVA'.

(Other definitions for eva that I've seen before include "Braun, Brick or Peron" , "Little --, US pop singer" , "-- Peron, Argentinian First Lady" , "Dame - - Turner, soprano" , "-- Cassidy, singer, 1963-96" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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