Win a part in humorous play about cosmetics
I believe the answer is:
warpaint
This could be a double definition.
'win a part in humorous play' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't see how they can define each other.
'cosmetics' is the second definition.
(war paint is a kind of cosmetics)
'about' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for warpaint that I've seen before include "Given slap" , "what belligerent Indian wore" , "Make-up (for native Americans?)" .)