Sort of scheme from which the Italian can opt out? (5)
I believe the answer is:
pilot
'sort of scheme' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to thinking as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'the italian can opt out?' is the wordplay.
'the italian' becomes 'il' (Italian for 'the').
'can' indicates an anagram (I've seen 'canned' mean this (canned can mean drunk)).
'out?' is an insertion indicator.
'opt' anagrammed gives 'pot'.
'il' inserted into 'pot' is 'PILOT'.
'from which' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for pilot that I've seen before include "experimental programme" , "Flier of aircraft" , "Plane flyer" , "Guide - flier" , "One licensed to fly" .)