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Was inclined to have spare time (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

leant

'was inclined' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'spare time' is the wordplay.
'spare' becomes 'lean' (similar in meaning).
'time' becomes 't' (abbreviation).
'lean'+'t'='LEANT'

'to have' is the link.

(Other definitions for leant that I've seen before include "Relied (on); inclined" , "Inclined (towards)" , "bent over" , "Tipped" , "Had tendency" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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