Gone, a shell or bow, say? (5)
I believe the answer is:
pasta
'shell or bow say?' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.
'gone a' is the wordplay.
'gone' becomes 'past' (similar in meaning).
'past'+'a'='PASTA'
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for pasta that I've seen before include "Spaghetti, ziti, fusilli, for example" , "Fusilli, conchiglie and penne" , "dish that's Italian" , "shells, perhaps" , "Eg, tagliatelle" .)