Crossword Genius

In opera, could he turn up in a coronet? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tenor

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'in opera could he turn up' is the definition.
The answer is a person as well as being a singular noun. This is suggested by the definition.

'a coronet?' is the wordplay.
'TENOR' is hidden back-to-front within the letters.
But, I am unsure how this is indicated.

'in' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for tenor that I've seen before include "Singer; drift" , "Drift of thought" , "Caruso or Domingo" , "Male singer with high-pitched voice" , "Eg, Placido Domingo" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app