Eatery in Times Square (4)
I believe the answer is:
mess
'eatery in times square' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'in times square' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'MESS' can be found hidden inside 'times square'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for mess that I've seen before include "Disagreeable mixture" , "Where military personnel eat" , "Chaos, confusion" , "pickle" , "Meal" .)