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In school, could it make things simpler for a learner? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

easel

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'in school' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see a link between them that I don't see?

'it make things simpler for a learner?' is the wordplay.
'it' becomes 'e' ('e' can mean 'electronic' which is similar to 'IT').
'make things simpler' becomes 'ase' (I can't justify this - if you can you should give a lot more credence to this answer).
'for' means one lot of letters go next to another.
'a learner?' becomes 'l' (as in a learner driver with L-plates on their car).
'e'+'ase'+'l'='EASEL'

'could' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for easel that I've seen before include "Constable's supporter" , "Artist's wooden frame" , "Picture stand" , "Framework to hold a canvas" , "The rest of artists" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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