Well turned-out exhibits at cattle show? (4)
I believe the answer is:
neat
'well' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives. Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?
'turned-out exhibits at cattle show?' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'at' is within the answer.
The remaining letters 'ne' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't see.
This explanation may well be incorrect...
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for neat that I've seen before include "Trim - tidy - without water" , "Ordered; without water" , "Drink with no water added" , "Alcoholic drink without a mixer" , "Excellent American" .)