Foolishly close to the bat? (5)
I believe the answer is:
silly
This clue might be a double definition.
'foolishly close' is the first definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives. Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'the bat?' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how they can define each other.
'to' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for silly that I've seen before include "Idiotic" , "Ridiculous, frivolous" , "Ludicrous, foolish" , "near the batsman" , "Inane; very close (fielder)" .)