Answer: restson

AnswerCrossword Clue
RESTSON

Uses as support

RESTSON

Leans against, perhaps

RESTSON

Sits atop

RESTSON
Uses as a basis
RESTSON
Leans against
RESTSONOverlays
RESTSON... one's laurels.
RESTSONLies atop
RESTSON... one's laurels (is content)
RESTSONHas as a foundation
RESTSONHas as a base
RESTSONUses for a base
RESTSONUses for support
RESTSONLays atop
RESTSONUses as a perch