Jack was a funny fellow (5)
I believe the answer is:
benny
This clue could be a double definition.
'jack' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how one could define the other.
'a funny fellow' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't see how they can define each other.
'was' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for benny that I've seen before include "--- Hill, saucy comedian" , "-- Hill (TV comedian)" .)