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It helps broken-down follower to be in movement again (7)

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I believe the answer is:

towrope

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'it helps broken-down follower' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'to be in movement again' is the wordplay.
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'to' is present in the answer.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).

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(Other definitions for towrope that I've seen before include "What may pull broken-down vehicle" , "AA might assist with this" , "Pulling cable" , "Cable for hauling vehicle or vessel" , "Cable used after breakdowns" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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