Handy pottery left out (4)
I believe the answer is:
deft
'handy' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
I don't understand the rest of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for deft that I've seen before include "Handling things skilfully or neatly" , "Adroit, nimble" , "Quick and dexterous" , "Clever" , "'Skilful, quick and neat (4)'" .)