A girl to cling? (5)
I believe the answer is:
peach
This clue could be a double definition.
'a girl' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?
'cling?' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both things that one consumes for nourishment as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?
'to' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for peach that I've seen before include "Exceptionally good thing; pinkish-orange" , "Fruit - beauty" , "Pinkish-orange colour" , "Furry fruit" , "nickname of US State" .)