Everybody finds youth leader a real friend (4)
I believe the answer is:
ally
'a real friend' is the definition.
'ally' can be an answer for 'friend' (an ally is a friend or supporter). I'm unsure of the 'a real' bit.
'everybody finds youth leader' is the wordplay.
'everybody' becomes 'all' (all people).
'finds' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'youth leader' becomes 'y' (I've seen this in other clues).
'all'+'y'='ALLY'
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for ally that I've seen before include "Co-operative friend" , "Friend in time of need" , "support" , "mate" , "Someone with whom one is in league" .)