Implement often found in the works (7)
I believe the answer is:
spanner
'works' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'implement often found in' is the wordplay.
'implement' becomes 'spar' (spar is a kind of implement).
'often found' becomes 'nne' (I can't explain this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'in' indicates putting letters inside.
'spar' placed around 'nne' is 'SPANNER'.
'the' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for spanner that I've seen before include "Type of wrench" , "that might cause difficulty in the works" , "Hand tool to grip and turn" , "Hand tool for nuts" , "murder weapon" .)