Dispenser of drink has ape confused (6)
I believe the answer is:
teapot
'dispenser' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'drink has ape confused' is the wordplay.
'drink' becomes 'tot' (a small alcoholic drink).
'has' is an insertion indicator.
'confused' is an anagram indicator.
'ape' is an anagram of 'eap'.
'tot' going around 'eap' is 'TEAPOT'.
'of' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for teapot that I've seen before include "Spouted vessel" , "Hot drink dispenser" , "source of refreshment" , "Container for hot drink" , "Kitchen vessel with handle, lid and spout" .)