Towel wrapped around youngster (5)
I believe the answer is:
owlet
'youngster' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how one could define the other.
'towel wrapped around' is the wordplay.
'wrapped around' indicates anagramming the letters.
'towel' anagrammed gives 'OWLET'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for owlet that I've seen before include "Wise avian's youngster?" , "Junior member of parliament" , "Young nocturnal flier" , "Small bird of prey from Africa and Asia" , "Young nocturnal bird of prey" .)