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Kind of support a painter may need (5)

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easel

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(Other definitions for easel that I've seen before include "Wooden frame for an artist" , "Artist's tripod" , "Studio frame" , "Artist's stand for painting" , "Artistic tripod" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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