Bathroom item found in metal crate (4)
I believe the answer is:
talc
'bathroom item' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't understand how one could define the other.
'in metal crate' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'TALC' is hidden in the letters of 'metal crate'.
'found' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for talc that I've seen before include "Softest mineral on Mohs hardness scale" , "After-bath powder" , "In brief, popular body powder" , "Baby powder" , "Toilet powder - mica" .)