Crossword Genius

What Nigel Mansell has, can put you in the shade (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

elm

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'put you in the shade' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how they can define each other.

'what nigel mansell has' is the wordplay.
'has' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'ELM' can be found hidden inside 'what nigel mansell'.

'can' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for elm that I've seen before include "Furniture wood" , "Tree with a Dutch disease" , "Strange tree for Mel" , "wooden" , "Gray's rugged tree (Elegy)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.