Crossword Genius

Use stopwatch on counter to make schedule (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

timetable

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

'schedule' is the definition.
(I know that timetable is a type of schedule)

'use stopwatch on counter' is the wordplay.
'use stopwatch on' becomes 'time' (I can't explain this - if you can you should give a lot more credence to this answer).
'counter' becomes 'table' (I've seen this before).
'time'+'table'='TIMETABLE'

'to make' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for timetable that I've seen before include "Syllabus" , "Schedule of events" , "Programme" .)

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