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Rest to apply again - I'm leaving (6)

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I believe the answer is:

repose

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'rest' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'apply again i'm leaving' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'again' could be 're' and 're' is present in the answer.
The remaining letters 'pose' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't understand.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

'to' is the link.

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(Other definitions for repose that I've seen before include "place" , "peace" , "Quiet restfulness" , "Relaxation" , "State of tranquillity" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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