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A backer with spirit? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

angel

This clue is a double definition.

'a backer' is the first definition.
('angel' can be a synonym of 'backer')

'spirit?' is the second definition.

'with' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for angel that I've seen before include "Theatre backer" , "Theatre financier" , "Very helpful person" , "Seraph or cherub?" , "backer for rep" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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