Goes and fixes things (7)

I believe the answer is:

repairs

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'fixes things' is the definition.
'repairs' can be an answer for 'fixes' ('repair' can be a synonym of 'fix'). I am not certain of the 'things' bit.

I don't understand the remainder of the clue.

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(Other definitions for repairs that I've seen before include "makes good" , "Doctors" , "Withdraws" , "Restores" , "Mends, fixes" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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