Cryptic crossword clue
Plan supporting Greek character with others given backing 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word FORMULATE

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "Plan" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case plan = formulate.
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 FORMULATE mean?

FORMULATE verb
  1. To reduce to, or express in, a formula; to put in a clear and definite form of statement or expression.

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