Gourmet finally ready: for this? (5)
I believe the answer is:
tripe
'this?' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.
'gourmet finally ready' is the wordplay.
'finally' suggests the final letters.
'ready' becomes 'ripe' (similar in meaning).
The last letter of 'gourmet' is 't'.
't'+'ripe'='TRIPE'
'for' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for tripe that I've seen before include "Edible lining of cow's stomach - rubbish" , "What some northerners eat" , "Stomach for consumption; nonsense" , "which a freegan might eat?" , "Swallowed" .)