The chores of the housewife? (8)
I believe the answer is:
homework
This could be a double definition.
'the chores of' is the first definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.
'housewife?' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't see how they can define each other.
'the' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for homework that I've seen before include "It's done outside school hours" , "Work done outside school" , "School prep" , "DIY" , "something to do after school" .)