Richard could give you a break (5)
I believe the answer is:
baker
'richard' is the definition.
Both the definition and answer are singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'could give you a break' is the wordplay.
'could give you' indicates anagramming the letters (the same letters can give another word).
'break' is an anagram of 'BAKER'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for baker that I've seen before include "Loaf maker" , "Bread/cakes maker" , "Cook" , "job" , "Break (anag.)" .)