As brought home by Francis? (5)
I believe the answer is:
bacon
This clue could be a double definition.
'as brought home' is the first definition.
I know that 'brought home' relates to this answer.
'francis?' is the second definition.
Both the definition and answer are singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'by' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for bacon that I've seen before include "Pork rashers" , "Man killed by chicken, some say" , "Cured pig-meat" , "friar" , "famous artist" .)