Bloke seen in pub as I left (5)
I believe the answer is:
basil
'bloke' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how one could define the other.
'in pub as i left' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'BASIL' is hidden in the letters of 'pub as i left'.
'seen' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for basil that I've seen before include "Culinary plant" , "Sweet-smelling herb" , "Saint" , "Aromatic herb in pesto" , "Bails out the herb" .)