Cryptic crossword clue
Chandelier for which soldier supervised support? 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word GIRANDOLE

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The straight part
We know that "Chandelier" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case chandelier = girandole.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does GIRANDOLE mean?

GIRANDOLE noun
  1. An ornamental branched candle holder, sometimes with a mirror behind.
  2. A type of firework which creates a "whirling top" or "flying saucer" effect.

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