Hop about when caned (5)

I believe the answer is:

dance

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'hop' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'when caned' is the wordplay.
'caned' can be anagrammed to 'DANCE'.
Though, I am not clear how the anagram is indicated.

'about' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for dance that I've seen before include "Jig, caper" , "Waltz maybe" , "Measure" , "spin?" , "Eg, foxtrot or tango" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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