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Can't this craftsman get on with something definite? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

potter

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'can't this craftsman' is the definition.
'potter' can be an answer for 'craftsman' (potter is a kind of craftsman). I am not certain of the remainder of the definition.

'on with something definite?' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite understand how this works, but
'something' could be 'er' (I've seen this in other clues) and 'er' is found within the answer.
The remaining letters 'pott' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't understand.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

'get' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for potter that I've seen before include "Move unhurriedly" , "dramatist and > author of children's books" , "Worker in ceramics - move aimlessly" , "Wizard Harry" , "Producer of earthenware - move with little direction or energy" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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