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Typically stand in line with key (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

wait

'typically stand in line' is the definition.
(wait in line)

'with key' is the wordplay.
'with' becomes 'w' (abbreviation).
'key' becomes 'ait' (I've seen this in another clue).
'w'+'ait'='WAIT'

(Other definitions for wait that I've seen before include "Serve at table" , "Hang about" , "Stay" , "Hold on" , "Serve on tables" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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