Is there a lot of it at the carpenter’s? (4)
I believe the answer is:
deal
'it at the carpenter's?' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.
'is there a lot' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite see how this works, but
'a' is within the answer.
'lot' could be 'd' and 'd' is found in the answer.
The remaining letters 'el' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't see.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).
'of' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for deal that I've seen before include "Large quantity (of wood?)" , "Pass around (e.g. cards)" , "A port, a bargain" , "Bargain or kind of wood" , "Timber - trade" .)