In such years, is one inclined to need support? (4)
I believe the answer is:
lean
'inclined to need support?' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.
'in such years is one' is the wordplay.
'in such years' becomes 'le' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should give a lot more credence to this answer).
'is one' becomes 'an' (I've seen this in other clues).
'le'+'an'='LEAN'
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for lean that I've seen before include "bank" , "Current update (colloq.)" , "Wiry" , "Of meat, with little or no fat" , "Be inclined - not fat" .)