Crossword Genius

Observe agent washing frame for timely fixer (5,8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

watch repairer

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

'timely fixer' is the definition.
I know nothing about this answer so I can't judge whether it can be defined by this definition.

'observe agent washing frame' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'observe' could be 'watch' (synonyms) and 'watch' is found in the answer.
'agent' could be 'rep' (short for representative) and 'rep' is present in the answer.
'frame' could be 'airer' (frame on which clothes are aired) and 'airer' is located in the answer.
No letters remain.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

'for' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app