What does the cryptic crossword clue "Knife work unfortunately put Dan in prison (3,3,4)" mean?

The definition is "Knife work". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of PUT (synonym="PUT") + DAN (synonym="DAN") + NICK (synonym="prison") = NIP AND TUCK; definition: "Knife work" The answer is NIP AND TUCK.

Knife work unfortunately put Dan in prison (3,3,4)

Times Cryptic #28825 | 25 Across | 2024-01-29 flower

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