What does the cryptic crossword clue "Star act playing Ophelia exuding distress over tragedy? (11)" mean?

The definition is "tragedy?". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of STAR (synonym="STAR") + ACT (synonym="ACT") + OPHE (synonym="lia") = CATASTROPHE; definition: "tragedy?" The answer is CATASTROPHE.

Star act playing Ophelia exuding distress over tragedy? (11)

Independent Cryptic #11932 | 16 Across | 2025-01-06 flower

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