The Clue
"Le rêve" or "Nessun dorma" (4 letter answer)
The Answer
ARIA
Tags
Notes
The answer ARIA is very common and appears about once every 21 puzzles.
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Definition
ARIA as a noun:
1. an elaborate song for solo voice