Friend supporting a cause (4)

I believe the answer is:

ally

(Other definitions for ally that I've seen before include "Friend and colleague" , "One co-operating with another" , "support" , "Co-operative friend" , "mate" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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