Defunct car maker returns, as we hear from the flock (4)
I believe the answer is:
baas
'we hear from the flock' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.
'defunct car maker returns as' is the wordplay.
'defunct car maker' becomes 'ab' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'returns' is a reversal indicator.
'ab' in reverse letter order is 'ba'.
'ba'+'as'='BAAS'
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for baas that I've seen before include "sheepish sounds will result" , "Cape Town master" , "sounds like a mug" , "South African title" .)