Is he too scared of being kicked out? (5)
I believe the answer is:
oscar
'is he' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how they can define each other.
'too scared of being kicked out?' is the wordplay.
'OSCAR' is hidden within the letters.
However, I'm not sure how this is indicated.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for oscar that I've seen before include "Film statuette" , "- - Hammerstein (musicals)" , "-- Wilde, author" , "Hollywood statuette given as annual award" , "Film acting award" .)