Answer:

fixer

Answer	Crossword Clue
FIXER	Malamud's Yakov Bok, e.g.
FIXER	Darkroom chemical
FIXER	Handyman

FIXER	Bernard Malamud novel, with "The"
FIXER	Handyman, on occasion
FIXER	Repairperson
FIXER	Pulitzer-winning Bernard Malamud novel, with "The"
FIXER	Unscrupulous bettor.
FIXER	Jack-of-all-trades
FIXER	Malamud novel, with "The"
FIXER	Repairman

FIXER	...-upper
FIXER	Darkroom chemical solution
FIXER	'09 Pearl Jam "Backspacer" hit "The ..."
FIXER	Photo developer's solution
FIXER	Shady political operative