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Support the breaking of a lease (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

easel

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'support the breaking' is the definition.
'easel' can be an answer for 'support' (I've seen this in another clue). I'm unsure of the 'the breaking' bit.

'of a lease' is the wordplay.
'of' is an anagram indicator (the answer comes from or 'of' the letters).
'lease' anagrammed gives 'EASEL'.

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(Other definitions for easel that I've seen before include "artistic aid" , "Artist's support frame" , "Painting support" , "Artist's equipment" , "artist's requisite" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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