guardian genius

[tombola]

back vermeer to frame up one title of the laureate.(11) I think the 6th is t and the 8th is i

[reddog]

maybe versemonger

[Aperio]

This clue provides the key to the whole crossword.
You need to think of a synonym for back, then place Vermeer's christian name around 1 title backwards.
Both your check letters are wrong.

Aperio