Crossword Genius

I tape Hill’s funny tip for Terence Stamp fan (11)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

philatelist

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'stamp fan' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'i tape hill's funny tip for terence' is the wordplay.
'funny' indicates anagramming the letters.
'tip for' suggests taking the first letters (one end or tip of the word).
The initial letter of 'terence' is 't'.
'i'+'tape'+'hills'='itapehills'
'itapehills' anagrammed gives 'philatelis'.
'philatelis'+'t'='PHILATELIST'

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for philatelist that I've seen before include "Person with hobby" , "Stamp collector" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sunday Times.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.