The lazier waster? (5)
I believe the answer is:
idler
'the lazier waster?' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
This is all the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for idler that I've seen before include "One working to control tension" , "Someone unemployed" , "Do-nothing" , "One avoiding work" , "Laggard" .)