Atropos a plump egghead? (4)
I believe the answer is:
fate
'atropos' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'a plump egghead?' is the wordplay.
'a plump' becomes 'fat' (I've seen this in another clue).
'egghead?' becomes 'e' (head letter of 'egg').
'fat'+'e'='FATE'
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for fate that I've seen before include "One's lot" , "What must be" , "Final issue" , "Lot -- doom" , "Lady luck" .)