Support staffs? Crossword Clue

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Support staffs? Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definition

SUPPORT (noun)
1. financial resources provided to make some project possible
2. a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
SUPPORT (verb)
1. argue or speak in defense of
2. put up with something or somebody unpleasant

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