Bog standard as in pen that's disposable? (5)
I believe the answer is:
basic
'bog standard' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'as in pen that's disposable?' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'as' is within the answer.
'pen' could be 'bic' (pen manufacturer) and 'bic' is found within the leftover letters.
No letters remain.
This explanation may well be incorrect...
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for basic that I've seen before include "No-frills" , "Fundamental, elementary" , "Simple, unadorned" , "Cardinal" , "Popular programming language" .)