Ceramicist to tinker about unhurriedly (6)

I believe the answer is:

potter

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'ceramicist' is the definition.
(synonyms)

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(Other definitions for potter that I've seen before include "Craftsman - dawdle - Harry!" , "One who makes ceramic objects" , "One who works with clay" , "dramatist and > author of children's books" , "wizard > snooker player" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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