Imprudent ranting about applicant (7)
I believe the answer is:
entrant
'applicant' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'imprudent ranting about' is the wordplay.
'about' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue (the clue goes around or about the answer).
'ENTRANT' is hidden within 'imprudent ranting'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for entrant that I've seen before include "Someone coming in" , "One competing" , "Competitor; beginner" , "Participant in competition" , "Candidate" .)