Share bill where daughter leaves cooking apple? (2-4)
I believe the answer is:
co-star
'share bill' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how they can define each other.
'daughter leaves cooking apple?' is the wordplay.
'daughter' becomes 'd' (genealogical abbreviation).
'leaves' indicates named letters should be taken away.
'cooking apple?' becomes 'costard' (I've seen this before).
'costard' with 'd' taken out is 'CO-STAR'.
'where' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for co-star that I've seen before include "Actor sharing top billing" , "Performer meriting joint billing" , "One with joint top billing" , "share top billing" , "Fellow leading actor" .)