1 Down inspiring good singer Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. Spanish operatic tenor noted for performances in operas by Verdi and Puccini (born in 1941)

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

INSPIRING (adjective)
1. stimulating or exalting to the spirit
SINGER (noun)
1. United States inventor of an improved chain-stitch sewing machine (1811-1875)
2. United States writer (born in Poland) of Yiddish stories and novels (1904-1991)

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
DOOMING

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Down

1. Part taken by 12 Across is torturous for player

2. Musical overture from concert 1 Down

3. As hat may be when lacking an edge, lacking an edge – lacking an edge!

5. Valve released in reverse?

6. Fly open, ably sorted out after last bit of wiggling

7. Cheers before drunk drank – pint in that?

8. Mark on musical score held, Estonian duets played

14. Retuned, cornet went briefly – would that be symbolic for 1 Down?

16. 1 Down secures first place in competition – to be a decent player?

19. That man overcome by mood, part of ode sung

20. Mouse wee in one’s ear?

23. Southern bloke cut short defending wife – ‘e flipped?

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