Cryptic crossword clue
Fickle as Preston supporter 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "supporter" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case supporter = patroness.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PATRONESS mean?

PATRONESS noun
  1. A woman who sponsors or supports a given activity, person etc.; a female patron.
PATRONESS verb
  1. To support or sponsor as a patroness.

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