He daren’t put out a party girl (8)
I believe the answer is:
adherent
'a party girl' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'he daren't put out' is the wordplay.
'put out' indicates anagramming the letters.
'he'+'darent'='hedarent'
'hedarent' anagrammed gives 'ADHERENT'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for adherent that I've seen before include "Supporter; sticking" , "Supporter, follower" , "supporter of party" , "Weep" , "Freak" .)