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Drawing support, move gradually to the left? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

easel

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'drawing support' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'move gradually to the left?' is the wordplay.
'move gradually' becomes 'ease' (easing is a kind of moving. I am not sure about the 'gradually' bit.).
'to the left?' becomes 'l' (common abbreviation).
'ease'+'l'='EASEL'

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(Other definitions for easel that I've seen before include "Tripod for an artist" , "the rest of the paintwork" , "supporter of the arts" , "Van Gogh's stand?" , "Artist's supporting frame" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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