Clues for the word "SUPPORT"
We've had 34 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 37 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Cryptic crossword on May 26, 2025.
Definition of support
- v. t. - To bear by being under; to keep from falling; to uphold; to sustain, in a literal or physical sense; to prop up; to bear the weight of; as, a pillar supports a structure; an abutment supports an arch; the trunk of a tree supports the branches.
- v. t. - To endure without being overcome, exhausted, or changed in character; to sustain; as, to support pain, distress, or misfortunes.
- v. t. - To keep from failing or sinking; to solace under affictive circumstances; to assist; to encourage; to defend; as, to support the courage or spirits.
- v. t. - To assume and carry successfully, as the part of an actor; to represent or act; to sustain; as, to support the character of King Lear.
- v. t. - To furnish with the means of sustenance or livelihood; to maintain; to provide for; as, to support a family; to support the ministers of the gospel.
- v. t. - To carry on; to enable to continue; to maintain; as, to support a war or a contest; to support an argument or a debate.
- v. t. - To verify; to make good; to substantiate; to establish; to sustain; as, the testimony is not sufficient to support the charges; the evidence will not support the statements or allegations.
- v. t. - To vindicate; to maintain; to defend successfully; as, to be able to support one's own cause.
- v. t. - To uphold by aid or countenance; to aid; to help; to back up; as, to support a friend or a party; to support the present administration.
- v. t. - A attend as an honorary assistant; as, a chairman supported by a vice chairman; O'Connell left the prison, supported by his two sons.
- n. - The act, state, or operation of supporting, upholding, or sustaining.
- n. - That which upholds, sustains, or keeps from falling, as a prop, a pillar, or a foundation of any kind.
- n. - That which maintains or preserves from being overcome, falling, yielding, sinking, giving way, or the like; subsistence; maintenance; assistance; reenforcement; as, he gave his family a good support, the support of national credit; the assaulting column had the support of a battery.
Referring Clues
- Backing
- Visible means of ___
- Boost
- Provide for, as a dependent
- Financial backing
- Prop up
- Strengthen
- Upkeep
- Back up
- Champion winning in game
- Encourage - endorse
- To drink something alcoholic can be sustaining
- Help -- encourage
- Second game in court to be slotted in
- Hold up
- Pay for to have a meal, with wine
- Sustain
- Back
- Drink alcohol for comfort
- Drink wine second
- Drink wine in base
- Back for a couple of drinks
- Encourage to consume strong drink?
- Help to drink wine
- Consume strong drink for sustenance
- Keep up
- As a stiffener, drink something alcoholic
- Bear the weight of
- Loyalty for Proust admitting penny dreadful
- Sort out a sick pup to help
- Be in favor of
- Brace
- Pay to have a meal with wine
- Keep in a high position in sport?
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Cryptic - May 26, 2025
- Evening Standard Cryptic - May 07, 2025
- Evening Standard Cryptic - March 20, 2025
- Daily Quick - August 21, 2024
- Evening Standard Cryptic - July 23, 2024
- Daily Cryptic - May 15, 2024
- Evening Standard Cryptic - December 09, 2022
- Daily Quick - August 21, 2022
- New York Times - March 19, 2022
- Evening Standard Cryptic - January 26, 2018
- Mirror Classic - January 01, 2018
- Guardian Cryptic - September 29, 2017
- Guardian Quiptic - April 17, 2017
- Evening Standard Cryptic - May 24, 2016
- Universal - August 30, 2015
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - April 13, 2015
- Guardian Quick - July 21, 2014
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - August 05, 2013
- Guardian Quiptic - April 08, 2013
- Guardian Quick - April 05, 2013
- Universal - January 06, 2013
- Universal - December 01, 2012
- LA Times - March 27, 2012
- LA Times - June 20, 2011
- Guardian Speedy - May 29, 2011
- Guardian Quick - April 12, 2010
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - April 20, 2009
- Guardian Prize - August 16, 2008
- Guardian Quick - January 16, 2008
- Guardian Everyman - June 10, 2007
- And in 7 more crossword puzzles...