Nowhere for spectators to sit (5)

I believe the answer is:

stand

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'sit' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both to do with contact as well as being verbs in their base form.
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(Other definitions for stand that I've seen before include "Be upright; attitude" , "Platform; attitude" , "group of trees" , "Assume an upright position" , "Stall" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.

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