The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word LARCENER
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The straight part
We know that "fence support" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fence support = larcener.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 LARCENER mean?
LARCENER noun- One who commits larceny, a thief.