The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word ASSISTS
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More clues leading to the result ASSISTS
- Blockhead is joining Eliot, perhaps, in seconds
- Is supporter first to abandon plucky players?
- Helps to assemble films with censored introductions
- Provides backing musicians but no leader
- After getting behind in the US, doctor sits and helps
- Helps foolish person — is crossing street
- Acceleration in four seconds, it’s cracking and helps striker
- Sits jogging on. Animal is cooperative
- Helps when sister treats shoulder for starters
- First to board ship after a son helps
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The straight part
We know that "Is supporter" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case is supporter = assists.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 ASSISTS mean?
ASSISTS noun- A helpful action or an act of giving.
- The act of helping another player score points or goals
- To help.
- To make a pass that leads directly towards scoring.
- To help compensate for what is missing with the help of a medical technique or therapy.
- To stand (at a place) or to (an opinion).
- To be present (at an event, occasion etc.).