What does the cryptic crossword clue "Operatic villain, maybe little green man, one with big ears (6)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BASS (synonym="a voice often used for an “Operatic villain") + ET (synonym="extra-terrestrial, “little green man”") = BASSET The answer is BASSET.

Operatic villain, maybe little green man, one with big ears (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29645 | 18 Down | 2025-03-18 flower

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