Turf accountant (9)
'turf accountant' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for bookmaker that I've seen before include "author?" , "Betting shop owner" , "one accepting wagers" , "One taking bets" , "One financially dependent on backers" .)
'turf accountant' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for bookie that I've seen before include "Turf accountant" , "Betting organiser" , "One taking bets for horse races" .)