The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SUPPORTED
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The straight part
We know that "with reinforcements" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case with reinforcements = supported.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 SUPPORTED mean?
SUPPORTED verb- To keep from falling.
- To answer questions and resolve problems regarding something sold.
- To back a cause, party, etc., mentally or with concrete aid.
- To help, particularly financially.
- To verify; to make good; to substantiate; to establish; to sustain.
- To serve, as in a customer-oriented mindset; to give support to.
- To be designed (said of machinery, electronics, or computers, or their parts, accessories, peripherals, or programming) to function compatibly with or provide the capacity for.
- To be accountable for, or involved with, but not responsible for.
- To endure without being overcome; bear; undergo; to tolerate.
- To assume and carry successfully, as the part of an actor; to represent or act; to sustain.
- Held in position, especially from below.
- Furnished with corroborating evidence.
- Helped or aided.
- Having supporters.