One kept - in suspense? (9)
But I've got no explanation for this one! Could you help me understand?
(Other definitions for dependent that I've seen before include "Reliant" , "Subject" , "Relying/contingent (on)" .)
'in suspense?' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives. Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?
'one kept' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'one' could be 'an' (an apple is one apple) and 'an' is found within the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for dependant that I've seen before include "Dented pan? (anag)" , "Subject to" , "Protg" , "Client" , "Child maybe" .)