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Support a bit of leisure — after relaxation (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

easel

'support' is the definition.
(easel is a kind of support)

'a bit of leisure after relaxation' is the wordplay.
'a bit of' suggests taking the first letters.
'after' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'relaxation' becomes 'ease' ('ease' can be a synonym of 'relaxation').
The initial letter of 'leisure' is 'l'.
'l' after 'ease' is 'EASEL'.

(Other definitions for easel that I've seen before include "Artist's canvas suppot" , "Standing supporter" , "Wooden frame for an artist" , "Framework to hold a canvas" , "artist's requisite" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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