Hanger-on in the security business? (7)
I believe the answer is:
padlock
'hanger-on in the security business?' is the definition.
I know that 'security' relates to this answer. I also know that both the answer and definition are singular nouns
'hanger-on in the security' is the wordplay.
'hanger on in' becomes 'pad' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'the security' becomes 'lock'.
'pad'+'lock'='PADLOCK'
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for padlock that I've seen before include "E.g. shed, moneybox, fastener" , "Detachable security device" , "Securing device" , "Security device with key" , "Security fastener" .)