The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word ESPOUSE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result ESPOUSE
- Support eastern lover sanctioned by the law
- Champion finds partner online?
- Bridge player could be Dutch champion
- Embrace internet 16?
- Support internet bride?
- Parisian art model entertains high-class champion
- Encourage paranormal communication sitting by river
- Support earth on steep banks leading to great river
- Special gift, flower, for support
- Support European partner
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "Give support to" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case give support to = espouse.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 ESPOUSE mean?
ESPOUSE verb- To become/get married to.
- To accept, support, or take on as one’s own (an idea or a cause).