Cryptic crossword clue
Leading figure accepted support with hesitation 8-6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 15 letter word STANDARD-BEARER

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The straight part
We know that "Leading figure" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case leading figure = standard-bearer.
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 STANDARD-BEARER mean?

STANDARD-BEARER noun
  1. A person who carries a flag or banner (a standard).
  2. A person who visibly leads.

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