Crossword Genius

Feller in shops was making return (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

chainsaw

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

'feller' is the definition.
(something which fells trees)

'shops was making return' is the wordplay.
'shops' becomes 'chain' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should give a lot more credence to this answer).
'making return' says the letters should be written in reverse.
'was' written backwards gives 'saw'.
'chain'+'saw'='CHAINSAW'

'in' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for chainsaw that I've seen before include "powered device" , "Texas massacre tool" , "Timber cutter" , "Tree-lopper's tool" , "woodcutter?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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.