Eager individual in the lodge? (6)
I believe the answer is:
beaver
This clue could be a double definition.
'eager individual in' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both substances as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?
'lodge?' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?
'the' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for beaver that I've seen before include "Broad-tailed rodent" , "Dam-building animal" , "Small animal that builds dams on rivers" , "Furry animal, lives in lodge and builds dams" , "Lodge-builder" .)