Time to fix support for pot over fire (6)
I believe the answer is:
trivet
'pot over fire' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'time to fix support' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'time' could be 't' (abbreviation) and 't' is found in the answer.
'fix' could be 'rivet' (riveting is a kind of fixing) and 'rivet' is located in the answer.
This accounts for all the letters.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).
'for' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for trivet that I've seen before include "Tripodal base for kitchen appliances" , "Stand for hot vessel" , "Pot-holder" , "Stand for hot pot or dish" , "Support for kettle or pot over a fire" .)