Cryptic crossword clue
Is supportive, but fails to intervene 6,2

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 plus 2 letter word STANDS BY

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The straight part
We know that "Is supportive/fails to intervene" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case is supportive/fails to intervene = stands by.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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