PARSE-O-NYMS IV

Think of a certain five-letter word meaning "able to fix things". Now think of another five-letter word meaning "mean" or "dirty". Put them one after the other, parse them in a certain way, and the result will spell the name of something that has not existed for more than 1,500 years.

Answer:

HANDY + NASTY

HANDYNASTY

HAN DYNASTY

 

Credit:

The Puzzlemaster Presents Vol. 2

Will Shortz