Mark necktie with team symbol (6)
I believe the answer is:
mascot
'team symbol' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't understand how they can define each other.
'mark necktie' is the wordplay.
'mark' becomes 'm'.
'necktie' becomes 'a scot' (I've seen this in another clue).
'm'+'ascot'='MASCOT'
'with' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for mascot that I've seen before include "Character or object used to bring good luck, or represent an organisation" , "It brings good luck" , "Does it get you first place" , "Thing believed to bring good luck, perhaps to team" , "Symbolic lucky figure" .)