Crossword Genius

Nothing put together can be practical (2,3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

of use

'be practical' is the definition.
(useful)

'nothing put together' is the wordplay.
'nothing' becomes 'o' (looks like zero - 0).
'put together' becomes 'fuse' (fuse can mean to join).
'o'+'fuse'='OF USE'

'can' is the link.

(Other definitions for of use that I've seen before include "Having a function" , "Handy" , "Nifty" , "Advantageous" , "practical" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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