What does the cryptic crossword clue "Girl abandoned opera part, close to return (7)" mean?

The definition is "Girl abandoned". The wordplay uses a reversal. ARIA (synonym="ARIA") + END (reversal="END") = ARIADNE; definition: "Girl abandoned" The answer is ARIADNE.

Girl abandoned opera part, close to return (7)

Times Cryptic #28711 | 9 Across | 2023-09-18 flower

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