Cryptic crossword clue
Supporting being raised on farm 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Supporting" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case supporting = upholding.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does UPHOLDING mean?

UPHOLDING verb
  1. To hold up; to lift on high; to elevate.
  2. To keep erect; to support; to sustain; to keep from falling
  3. To support by approval or encouragement, to confirm (something which has been questioned)
UPHOLDING noun
  1. The act by which something is upheld.

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