One supplying strong emotional support, metaphorically (4)

I believe the answer is:

rock

(Other definitions for rock that I've seen before include "Sway - very big stone" , "Sweet < music" , "Modern music with a heavy beat" , "Hard confectionery made in sticks" , "Cork (anag.)" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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