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A very loud lecture outside on platform (8)

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I believe the answer is:

scaffold

'platform' is the definition.
(scaffold is a kind of platform)

'a very loud lecture outside' is the wordplay.
'very loud' becomes 'ff' (musical abbreviation).
'lecture' becomes 'scold'.
'outside' indicates putting letters inside.
'a'+'ff'='aff'
'aff' inserted into 'scold' is 'SCAFFOLD'.

'on' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for scaffold that I've seen before include "Platform refreshment" , "Temporary structure around a building" , "where many died" , "Temporary erection for workmen - gallows" , "Framework of poles and planks on construction site" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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