Dad's attempt at baking? (6)
I believe the answer is:
pastry
'baking?' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how one could define the other.
'dad's attempt' is the wordplay.
'dad's' becomes 'pa's' (both can mean one's father).
'attempt' becomes 'try' (synonyms).
'pas'+'try'='PASTRY'
'at' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for pastry that I've seen before include "Piecrust; small cake" , "Item of bakery" , "See 7 Down" , "Dough used in pie-cases" , "Dough of flour, water and shortening" .)