Weapon of Spooner’s ostracised old crone? (7)
I believe the answer is:
handbag
'weapon' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for handbag that I've seen before include "Woman's receptacle for carrying personal items" , "'A ---?', famous Lady Bracknell line (Wilde)" , "Woman's accessory" , "Container for carrying money etc" , "Large purse" .)