Standing clock (4)

I believe the answer is:

face

This clue is a double definition.

'standing' is the first definition.
(thesaurus)

'clock' is the second definition.
(thesaurus)

(Other definitions for face that I've seen before include "Surface; visage" , "Outward appearance" , "Come up against" , "well-known person" , "Front -- confront" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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