Opening for a craftsman (5)

I believe the answer is:

inlet

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'opening' is the definition.
(inlet can mean a small opening)

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for inlet that I've seen before include "Small coastal opening" , "Small area of sea" , "access point" , "Arm of lake, river" , "Coastal bay" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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