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Newly enmesh wheels? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tinker

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'newly enmesh wheels?' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'newly enmesh wheels?' is the wordplay.
'newly' becomes 're' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should give a lot more credence to this answer).
'enmesh' becomes 'knit' (I've seen this in another clue).
'wheels?' is a reversal indicator (to wheel can mean to turn around).
're'+'knit'='reknit'
'reknit' in reverse letter order is 'TINKER'.

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(Other definitions for tinker that I've seen before include "Mender of pots and pans" , "Person who travels around doing repairs" , "Fiddle with machinery" , "Kettle-mender" , "Work aimlessly, at repairs say" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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