The Clue
Supported (6 letter answer)
The Answer
BACKED
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Notes
The answer BACKED is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
BACK as a verb:
1. (back, endorse, indorse, plump for, plunk for, support) = be behind; approve of; "He plumped for the Labor Party"; "I backed Kennedy in 1960"
2. travel backward; "back into the driveway"; "The car backed up and hit the tree"
3. (second, back, endorse, indorse) = give support or one's approval to; "I'll second that motion"; "I can't back this plan"; "endorse a new project"
4. cause to travel backward; "back the car into the parking spot"
5. support financial backing for; "back this enterprise"
6. be in back of; "My garage backs their yard"
7. (bet on, back, gage, stake, game, punt) = place a bet on; "Which horse are you backing?"; "I'm betting on the new horse"
8. shift to a counterclockwise direction; "the wind backed"
9. (back, back up) = establish as valid or genuine; "Can you back up your claims?"
10. strengthen by providing with a back or backing
BACKED as an adjective:
1. having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
2. (backed, backed up) = having backing; "a claim backed up by strong evidence"
3. used of film that is coated on the side opposite the emulsion with a substance to absorb light