Could I be classified as competent and pleasant? (7)
I believe the answer is:
amiable
'pleasant?' is the definition.
(I know that pleasant can be written as amiable)
'could i be classified as competent' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'i' could be 'a' and 'a' is located in the answer.
'competent' could be 'able' (similar in meaning) and 'able' is located in the answer.
The remaining letters 'mi' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't understand.
This explanation may well be incorrect...
'and' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for amiable that I've seen before include "Friendly, kindly" , "Of sweet and friendly disposition" , "'Cordial, friendly (7)'" , "Charming" , "'Friendly, pleasant and good-tempered (7)'" .)