What does the cryptic crossword clue "Who'd make good sort of theatre publicist? (8)" mean?

The definition is "Who’d make good". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). REP (synonym="theatre") + AIRER (synonym="publicist?") = REPAIRER; definition: "Who'd make good" The answer is REPAIRER.

Who'd make good sort of theatre publicist? (8)

Times Cryptic #27796 | 24 Across | 2020-10-15 flower

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