Bad hat seen in opera (Scala) (6)
I believe the answer is:
rascal
'bad hat' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'in opera scala' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'RASCAL' is hidden in the letters of 'opera scala'.
'seen' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for rascal that I've seen before include "A mischievous and maybe dishonest person" , "A scoundrel or scamp" , "not one to be admired" , "Reprobate" , "Mischievous or cheeky person" .)