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One lending support to an artist's views? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

easel

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'one lending support' is the definition.
'easel' can be an answer for 'support' (easel is a kind of support). I'm unsure of the 'one lending' bit.

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(Other definitions for easel that I've seen before include "the rest of the paintwork" , "Board stanchion" , "Tripod for an artist" , "artist's requisite" , "Stand used by artists" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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