| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| diva | a distinguished female operatic singer |
| divas | DIVA, a distinguished female operatic singer |
| gooses | female goose as distinguished from a gander |
| distinguee | (French) (of a female) distinguished, esp in manner or bearing |
| buffa | a female operatic clown |
| buffe | BUFFA, a female operatic clown |
| PANTSROLE | Operatic assignment in which a female plays a male |
