Current time-keeper (8,5)

I believe the answer is:

electric clock

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'current time-keeper' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'current time-keeper' is the wordplay.
'current' becomes 'electric current' (synonyms).
'time keeper' becomes 'clock' (I've seen this in another clue).
'electric'+'clock'='ELECTRIC CLOCK'

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I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.

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