What does the cryptic crossword clue "Turned to greeting tragic hero (7)" mean?

The definition is "hero". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. TO (synonym of "to") + HELLO (synonym of "greeting") [reversal: "Turned"]; definition: "tragic hero" The answer is OTHELLO.

Turned to greeting tragic hero (7)

Independent Cryptic #11903 | 30 Across | 2024-12-03 flower

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