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Small computer at work on this? (8)

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I believe the answer is:

tabletop

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'this?' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'small computer at work' is the wordplay.
'small computer' becomes 'tablet' (I've seen this before).
'at' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'work' becomes 'op' (short for opus).
'tablet'+'op'='TABLETOP'

'on' is the link.

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(Other definitions for tabletop that I've seen before include "Work or eating surface" , "Flat surface for working or dining" , "where food is usually served" , "Flat domestic surface" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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