Drunkard in Bizet opera (5)

I believe the answer is:

toper

'drunkard' is the definition.
(I've seen this in other clues)

'in bizet opera' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'TOPER' is hidden in the letters of 'bizet opera'.

(Other definitions for toper that I've seen before include "Someone with a drink problem" , "Regular drinker" , "Lush" , "Trope for habitual drinker" , "Excessive drinker" .)

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