Puppeteer’s favourite? (3)
I believe the answer is:
pet
'favourite?' is the definition.
('pet' can be a synonym of 'favourite')
'puppeteer's' is the wordplay.
'PET' is hidden within the letters.
However, I am not sure how the hidden word is indicated.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for pet that I've seen before include "Preferred" , "Bad humour; darling" , "Favourite, darling" , "House animal; sulk" , "Favoured child or animal" .)