Put together some novel ideas (5)
I believe the answer is:
elide
'put together' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are verbs in their base form, I don't understand how one could define the other.
'some novel ideas' is the wordplay.
'some' indicates a hidden word (some parts of the word are used).
'ELIDE' is hidden in the letters of 'novel ideas'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for elide that I've seen before include "Abridge, omit part" , "Leave or strike out" , "Omit (syllable) in speech" , "Cut off" , "Leave out, vowels perhaps" .)