Tea-seller displays support for painter (5)

I believe the answer is:

easel

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'support for painter' is the definition.
'easel' can be an answer for 'support' (I've seen this in another clue). I'm not sure about the 'for painter' bit.

'tea-seller displays' is the wordplay.
'displays' indicates a hidden word (part of the clue displays the answer).
'EASEL' can be found hidden inside 'tea seller'.

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(Other definitions for easel that I've seen before include "Blackboard-frame" , "Artist's wooden frame" , "dead-headed plant" , "Painting support" , "Picture frame" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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