Painting holder (7,5)

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7,5

easel

'painting holder' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for easel that I've seen before include "Picture frame" , "Artist's canvas suppot" , "Van Gogh's stand?" , "Artistic support" , "stand for creativity" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press, the King Feature Syndicate and the USA Today.

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