Cosmetic preparation used in antenatal clinic (4)
I believe the answer is:
talc
'cosmetic preparation' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both substances as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see a link between them that I don't see?
'in antenatal clinic' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'TALC' is hidden in the letters of 'antenatal clinic'.
'used' 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" , "Scented powder used after bathing" , "Soft mineral; powder" , "Perfumed drying powder" , "Mica - scented body powder" .)