Standing objects bordering route (7)

I believe the answer is:

endways

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'standing objects bordering route' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'objects bordering route' is the wordplay.
'objects' becomes 'ends' (I've seen this in other clues).
'bordering' indicates putting letters inside.
'route' becomes 'way' (way is a kind of route).
'ends' enclosing 'way' is 'ENDWAYS'.

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(Other definitions for endways that I've seen before include "Not side on" , "Turned up" , "Not sideways/lengthways" , "Lengthwise" , "as a departing bus is seen" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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