The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 4 letter word LAMP POST
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The straight part
We know that "support for Enlightenment" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case support for enlightenment = lamp post.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does LAMP POST mean?
LAMP POST noun- The pole that holds up a light so it can illuminate a wide area, such as holds up a streetlight.