Ridicule stifling fine craftsman (8)
I believe the answer is:
jeweller
'craftsman' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'ridicule stifling fine' is the wordplay.
'ridicule' becomes 'jeer' (jeer is a kind of ridicule).
'stifling' means one lot of letters goes inside another.
'fine' becomes 'well' (similar in meaning).
'jeer' going around 'well' is 'JEWELLER'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for jeweller that I've seen before include "Worker with gems and precious metals" , "Seller of gems and precious metals" , "Retailer in gemstone products" , "Gem dealer" , "Tradesman" .)