Cryptic crossword clue
Support by arms or threaten by them 4,2

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 2 letter word HOLD UP

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What does HOLD UP mean?

HOLD UP noun
  1. A delay or wait.
  2. A robbery at gunpoint.
  3. The holding back of a card that could win a trick in order to use it later.
  4. (in the plural) Women's stockings designed to be worn without suspenders.

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