Distance travelled to see Mr Davis play? (5)
I believe the answer is:
miles
'distance' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'travelled to see mr davis play?' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite understand how this works, but
'mr' could be 'les' and 'les' is found within the answer.
The remaining letters 'mi' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't understand.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for miles that I've seen before include "Imperial units of length" , "Distance units" , "a long way" , "'But I have promises to keep, and . . . . . to go before I sleep' (Frost)" .)