From which to get a good view of the timer drawer (10)

I believe the answer is:

watchtower

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'from which to get a good view of' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'timer drawer' is the wordplay.
'timer' becomes 'watch' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'drawer' becomes 'tower' (I've seen this before).
'watch'+'tower'='WATCHTOWER'

'the' is the link.

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(Other definitions for watchtower that I've seen before include "Lookout" , "giving lofty viewpoint" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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