| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| COATTAIL | Metaphoric source of support |
| FAN | Source of support |
| BRA | Source of support? |
| BRA | Source of support |
| PROP | Source of support |
| GIRDER | Source of support |
| BACKER | Source of support |
| TRUSS | Source of support |
| PILLAR | Source of support |
| GRASSROOTS | Source of political support |
| POWERBASE | Source of political support |
| AMENCORNER | Source of steady support |
| AMENCORNER | Source of a minister's support, perhaps |
