One instrumental in distributing loot? (4)
I believe the answer is:
tool
'one instrumental' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't see how they can define each other.
'distributing loot?' is the wordplay.
'distributing' indicates an anagram.
'loot' anagrammed gives 'TOOL'.
'in' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for tool that I've seen before include "Appliance" , "Pawn" , "Maybe saw" , "Implement - agency" , "Hand implement" .)