Answer: crutch

AnswerCrossword Clue
CRUTCHTemporary support
CRUTCHSupport provider
CRUTCHSupport staff?
CRUTCHAn added support.
CRUTCHSomething to lean on
CRUTCHThing relied on for help
CRUTCHSupport for Tiny Tim
CRUTCHFrequent cast auxiliary
CRUTCHIt can hold you up
crutchto support (to hold up)
crutchany aid or prop
crutchstick held under the armpit for support in walking