Something that defends bit of Suffolk, Lincoln or Herdwick? (7)
I believe the answer is:
rampart
'herdwick?' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are singular nouns.
Maybe you can see an association between them that I don't see?
'something that defends bit of suffolk lincoln' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'bit' could be 'part' (I've seen this before) and 'part' is found within the answer.
The remaining letters 'ram' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't understand.
This explanation may well be incorrect...
'or' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for rampart that I've seen before include "Fortified wall" , "Defensive structure" , "section of defence?" , "Defensive wall or mound" , "Broad defensive wall" .)