Compiler's avoiding Times forecaster (4)
I believe the answer is:
seer
'forecaster' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
'compiler's avoiding times' is the wordplay.
'compiler' becomes 'setter' (both can mean a writer of crosswords).
'avoiding' is a deletion indicator.
'times' becomes 'tt' (an abbreviation for time written twice).
'setter' with 'tt' taken out is 'SEER'.
(Other definitions for seer that I've seen before include "One has unusual foresight" , "Regard with respect" , "Person with unusual powers of foresight" , "Oracle or prophet" , "He forecasts" .)