Churchill at Chartwell stays closer to door (5)
I believe the answer is:
latch
'door' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?
'churchill at chartwell stays closer' is the wordplay.
'LATCH' is hidden in amongst the letters.
However, I'm not sure how the hidden word is indicated.
'to' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for latch that I've seen before include "Fastening for door or window" , "Bar to close" , "Something to secure" , "Small bar for fastening a door" , "Door-catch" .)