Ring through snout for end of rope, maybe (5)
I believe the answer is:
noose
'end of rope maybe' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.
'ring through snout' is the wordplay.
'ring' becomes 'o' (**).
'through' is an insertion indicator (I've seen this in other clues).
'snout' becomes 'nose' (I've seen this before).
'o' placed into 'nose' is 'NOOSE'.
'for' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for noose that I've seen before include "Catcher" , "Loop formed by means of a slip knot" , "Scaffold rope" , "This exemplifies marriage for some" , "Halter loop" .)