Means of support/reassurance (6)

I believe the answer is:

crutch

(Other definitions for crutch that I've seen before include "It assists the lame" , "fork" , "Walking support, fits under armpit" , "Lame walker's aid" , "Staff used by lame person" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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