Will such a risky thing inhibit growth? (5)
I believe the answer is:
stunt
'will' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how they can define each other.
I can't explain the rest of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for stunt that I've seen before include "Check the growth of (something)" , "Hamper - exploit" , "Restrict growth" , "Publicity seeking escapade" , "Inhibit - exploit" .)