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Six lines of poetry set around a time standard (6)

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I believe the answer is:

sestet

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'six' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'around a time standard' is the wordplay.
'around' is an insertion indicator.
'a time' becomes 'est' (EST is an example).
'standard' becomes 'set'.
'est' going into 'set' is 'SESTET'.

'lines of poetry set' is the link.
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(Other definitions for sestet that I've seen before include "Set of six performers" , "Six together" , "Tsetse (anag.)" , "musical ensemble" , "Group of six" .)

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