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Offered a shoulder to cry on (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

consoled

(Other definitions for consoled that I've seen before include "Gave comfort to (someone)" , "Cheered" , "Comforted in time of sorrow" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.
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