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Being work-shy, shun stains regularly created by table-top accessory (4,5)

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I believe the answer is:

lazy susan

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'by table-top accessory' is the definition.
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'being work-shy shun stains regularly' is the wordplay.
'being work-shy' becomes 'lazy' ('lazy' can be a synonym of 'work-shy').
'regularly' indicates alternate letters (regularly take one letter, leave next etc.).
'shun'+'stains'='shunstains'
The alternating letters of 'shunstains' are 'susan'.
'lazy'+'susan'='LAZY SUSAN'

'created' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for lazy susan that I've seen before include "Revolving table stand" , "Eaters help themselves here" , "here pepper-and-salt might put in an appearance" , "circulates items for consumers" , "that takes a turn at the tables" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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