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Make longer support for a leaflet (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

protract

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'make longer' is the definition.
(protracting is a kind of making longer)

'for a leaflet' is the wordplay.
'for' becomes 'pro' (as in being 'pro' something).
'a leaflet' becomes 'tract' (I've seen this in other clues).
'pro'+'tract'='PROTRACT'

'support' is the link.
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(Other definitions for protract that I've seen before include "Extend length" , "Drag out at length" , "Stretch out" , "Draw out, prolong" , "Draw out, lengthen the time" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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