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Supports when one isn't working (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rests

I believe this is a double definition.

'supports' is the first definition.
(rest is a kind of support)

'one isn't working' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'when' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for rests that I've seen before include "Reposes" , "Takes one's ease" , "Relaxes, sleeps" , "holidays" , "Takes a break" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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