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Nude model goes back when stared at (5)

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I believe the answer is:

ogled

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'stared at' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'nude model goes back' is the wordplay.
'OGLED' is hidden backwards within the letters.
But, I am uncertain how the hidden word is indicated.

'when' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for ogled that I've seen before include "Looked at lecherously" , "Eyed lustily" , "regarded with desire" , "Eyed lecherously" , "Looked at with amorous intentions" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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