Desk for last lone criminal (7)
I believe the answer is:
console
'desk' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'last lone criminal' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'lone' could be 'sole' (synonyms) and 'sole' is located in the answer.
'criminal' could be 'con' (abbreviation for 'convict') and 'con' is located in the answer.
No letters remain.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).
'for' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for console that I've seen before include "where the organist sits" , "Give comfort to (someone) for a loss" , "Comfort - cabinet" , "Cheer in distress" , "Instrument panel" .)