Eat with the best! (5)
I believe the answer is:
champ
This clue could be a double definition.
'eat' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to consumption as well as being verbs in their base form.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?
'the best' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?
'with' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for champ that I've seen before include "Title holder (abbr)" , "Munch (at the bit?)" , "Munch loudly - the winner!" , "Crush" , "Masticate, gnaw" .)