Does Noel like chicken? (6)
I believe the answer is:
coward
'chicken?' is the definition.
('coward' can be similar in meaning to 'chicken')
I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for coward that I've seen before include "who lacks guts?" , "Craven type" , "Gutless type" , "Scaredy-cat" , "Theatrical fellow" .)