Man with skill beat object of infatuation (5-5)
I believe the answer is:
heart-throb
'man' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'skill beat object of infatuation' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'skill' could be 'art' (both can mean a talent) and 'art' is present in the answer.
'beat' could be 'throb' (throbbing is a kind of beating) and 'throb' is located in the answer.
'object' could be 'he' (He is an example) and 'he' is found within the answer.
This accounts for all the letters.
This explanation may well be incorrect...
'with' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for heart-throb that I've seen before include "Excitingly good-looking man" , "Subject of infatuation" , "Person inspiring romantic thoughts" , "Romantic and good-looking male celebrity" , "Male object of infatuation" .)