One set to catch Flashman according to a ventriloquist? (5)
I believe the answer is:
gully
'a ventriloquist?' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how they can define each other.
'one set to catch flashman' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'catch' could be 'gull' (synonyms) and 'gull' is present in the answer.
A single letter 'y' remains which might be clued in a way I don't understand.
This explanation may well be incorrect...
'according to' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for gully that I've seen before include "Deep ditch" , "Water channel; fielding position" , "Rainwater channel" , "Narrow channel - fieldsman" , "In field, position" .)