Answer: crutches

AnswerCrossword Clue
CRUTCHESSupports
CRUTCHESSupports of a sort
CRUTCHESSupports of sorts
CRUTCHESThey're leaned on for support
CRUTCHESHelp for the lame
crutchesCRUTCH, to support (to hold up)
crutchesA long stick with a crosspiece at the top, used as a support under the armpit by a lame person
crutchesA thing used for support or reassurance