Makes things easier when he's holding the record (5)
I believe the answer is:
helps
'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.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Another definition for helps that I've seen is " Assists".)
I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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