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Stand when the lease runs out (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

easel

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'stand' is the definition.
(stand for an artist's canvas)

'the lease runs out' is the wordplay.
'lease' anagrams to 'EASEL'.
But, I'm unsure how the anagram is indicated.

'when' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for easel that I've seen before include "the rest of the paintwork" , "Tripod for an artist" , "Artistic tripod" , "Stand used by artists" , "artist's requisite" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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