Crossword Genius

Sinister look from Levi troubled detective (4,3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

evil eye

'sinister look' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'levi troubled detective' is the wordplay.
'troubled' is an anagram indicator.
'detective' becomes 'eye' (as in a private eye).
'levi' anagrammed gives 'evil'.
'evil'+'eye'='EVIL-EYE'

'from' is the link.

(Other definitions for evil eye that I've seen before include "Indian sign?" , "Look that inflicts harm" , "Hex look" , "Look that can be harmful?" , "Look superstitiously believed to cause harm" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Independent.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app