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A student painting outdoors (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

alfresco

'outdoors' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'a student painting' is the wordplay.
'student' becomes 'l' (as in L-plates for learner drivers).
'painting' becomes 'fresco' (fresco is a kind of painting).
'a'+'l'+'fresco'='ALFRESCO'

(Other definitions for alfresco that I've seen before include "Located outdoors" , "Out of doors" , "exposed to the fresh air" , "Open-air" , "Meal eaten in the outdoors" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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