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What a model does when resting? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sits

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'when resting?' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'what a model does' is the wordplay.
'what a model' becomes 'sit' ('sit' can be a synonym of 'model').
'does' becomes 's' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should give a lot more credence to this answer).
'sit'+'s'='SITS'

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(Other definitions for sits that I've seen before include "Perches" , "Poses for a painter" , "Takes an exam" , "Takes a seat for the painter" , "Poses for portrait" .)

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