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Makes things easier when he's holding the record (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

helps

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'makes things easier' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'he's holding the record' is the wordplay.
'holding' is an insertion indicator.
'the record' becomes 'L-P' (abbreviation for long play record).
'hes' enclosing 'lp' is 'HELPS'.

'when' acts as a link.

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(Another definition for helps that I've seen is " Assists".)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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