Cryptic crossword clue
Colleague supporting male soldiers in virtuous manner 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word MORALLY

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "in virtuous manner" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case in virtuous manner = morally.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does MORALLY mean?

MORALLY adverb
  1. In terms of morals or ethics.
  2. In keeping of requirements of morality.
  3. To all intents and purposes; practically.

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