Crossword Genius

Information about manicure tool picked up in beauty work? (4-4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

face-lift

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

'beauty work?' is the definition.
'face lift' can be an answer for 'work?' (face lift is a kind of work). I am not sure about the 'beauty' bit.

'information about manicure tool picked up' is the wordplay.
'information' becomes 'fact' (fact is a kind of information).
'about' indicates putting letters inside.
'manicure tool' becomes 'file' (I've seen this in another clue).
'picked up' says the letters should be written in reverse.
'file' back-to-front is 'elif'.
'fact' going around 'elif' is 'FACE-LIFT'.

'in' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for face-lift that I've seen before include "Cosmetic operation of elevated nature" , "Elevation of visage in cosmetic surgery" , "Cosmetic treatment" , "Cosmetic surgery to remove signs of aging" , "Renovation of building or visage?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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.