Cryptic crossword clue
Supported sailor going back damaged deck 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word BACKED

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The straight part
We know that "Supported" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case supported = backed.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does BACKED mean?

BACKED verb
  1. To go in the reverse direction.
  2. To support.
  3. (of the wind) To change direction contrary to the normal pattern; that is, to shift anticlockwise in the northern hemisphere, or clockwise in the southern hemisphere.
  4. (of a square sail) To brace the yards so that the wind presses on the front of the sail, to slow the ship.
  5. (of an anchor) To lay out a second, smaller anchor to provide additional holding power.
  6. (of a hunting dog) To stand still behind another dog which has pointed.
  7. To push or force backwards.
  8. To get upon the back of; to mount.
  9. To place or seat upon the back.
  10. To make a back for; to furnish with a back.
  11. To adjoin behind; to be at the back of.
  12. To write upon the back of, possibly as an endorsement.
  13. (of a justice of the peace) To sign or endorse (a warrant, issued in another county, to apprehend an offender).
  14. To row backward with (oars).
BACKED adjective
  1. Put on one's back; killed; rendered dead.
  2. (in combination) Having specified type of back.
  3. (in combination) Having specified type of backing.

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