Fences off newest stock (4)
I believe the answer is:
ewes
'fences' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are plural nouns, I can't see how one could define the other.
'off newest stock' is the wordplay.
'stock' indicates a hidden word (I've seen 'stocks' mean this).
'EWES' can be found hidden inside 'off newest'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for ewes that I've seen before include "members of flock" , "Females in the flock" , "farm animals" , "Sheep (females)" , "She-sheep" .)