What does the cryptic crossword clue "Greedy singer turns up (4)" mean?

The definition is "Greedy". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. reverse of DIVA (synonym of "singer") [reversal: "turns"]; definition: "Greedy" The answer is AVID.

Greedy singer turns up (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29412 | 23 Down | 2024-06-18 flower

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