Cryptic crossword clue
Handy work? 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word MANICURING

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More clues leading to the result MANICURING

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The straight part
We know that "Handy work" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case handy work = manicuring.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does MANICURING mean?

MANICURING verb
  1. To trim the fingernails

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