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Mechanic needed with fan losing power (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

artisan

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'mechanic' is the definition.
(thesaurus)

'with fan losing power' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'power' could be 'art' (art is a kind of power) and 'art' is found within the answer.
This may be the basis of clue (or it may be nonsense).

'needed' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for artisan that I've seen before include "Technician" , "Journeyman" , "Egypt peninsula; holy Mount" , "Smith" , "one in command of craft?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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