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Contrary managers sacked snarky heiress? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

regan

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'heiress?' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are singular nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?

'contrary managers sacked snarky' is the wordplay.
'REGAN' is hidden backwards within the letters.
But, I'm unsure how this is indicated.

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(Other definitions for regan that I've seen before include "Shakespearean baddie" , "daughter in play" , "Goneril's sister (K. Lear)" , "Ungrateful daughter" , "Princess" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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