What does the cryptic crossword clue "A blemish covered by old woman's make-up (7)" mean?

The definition is "make-up". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). MA (synonym="old woman") + SCAR (synonym="blemish") + A (synonym="old woman") = MASCARA; definition: "make-up" The answer is MASCARA.

A blemish covered by old woman's make-up (7)

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