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Rung up repeatedly on this, when given run on stage (10)

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I believe the answer is:

stepladder

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'rung up repeatedly on this when' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'run on stage' is the wordplay.
'run' becomes 'ladder' (both can mean a rip in tights).
'on' means one lot of letters go next to another.
'stage' becomes 'step' (I've seen this before).
'ladder' after 'step' is 'STEPLADDER'.

'given' is the link.

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(Other definitions for stepladder that I've seen before include "Short folding climbing frame" , "Painter's mate" , "Decorator's platform" , "Help for climber" , "Domestic climbing aid" .)

I've seen this clue in the Independent.
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