The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word PROVIDING
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result PROVIDING
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The straight part
We know that "as long as/offering a supply" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case as long as/offering a supply = providing.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PROVIDING mean?
PROVIDING verb- To make a living; earn money for necessities.
- To act to prepare for something.
- To establish as a previous condition; to stipulate.
- To give what is needed or desired, especially basic needs.
- To furnish (with), cause to be present.
- To make possible or attainable.
- (Latinism) To foresee.
- To appoint to an ecclesiastical benefice before it is vacant. See provisor.
- Something provided; a provision.