| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| ADVOCATE | Backer or proponent. |
| WAGON | Station or paddy backer |
| supporter | adherent, follower, backer, or advocate |
| POLK | "Fifty-four forty or fight" proponent |
| demolishes | Comprehensively refute (an argument or its proponent) |
| demolished | Comprehensively refute (an argument or its proponent) |
| demolish | Comprehensively refute (an argument or its proponent) |
| demolishing | Comprehensively refute (an argument or its proponent) |
| protagonist | leader, proponent, or supporter of a cause champion |
