Near things on the left-hand side in wardrobe (6)

I believe the answer is:

closet

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'the left-hand side in wardrobe' is the definition.
'closet' can be an answer for 'wardrobe' (synonyms). I'm unsure of the 'the left-hand side in' bit.

'near things' is the wordplay.
'near' becomes 'close' (similar in meaning).
'things' becomes 't' (this might be a standard abbreviation of which I'm unaware).
'close'+'t'='CLOSET'

'on' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for closet that I've seen before include "Furtive" , "Wardrobe in the US" , "place to store gear" , "small compartment for clothing" , "Small room or wardrobe" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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