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What to do when an organ is out of order (5)

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groan

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'what to do' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'an organ is out of order' is the wordplay.
'is out of order' is an anagram indicator.
'organ' anagrammed gives 'GROAN'.

'when' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for groan that I've seen before include "Sound of pain or despair" , "Sound of one in pain" , "Expression of pain or disapproval" , "express disapproval" , "Complaint" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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