The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word TELAMON
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The straight part
We know that "Supportive figure" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case supportive figure = telamon.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does TELAMON mean?
TELAMON noun- A figure of a man (often Atlas) used as a pillar for support.